Chicken Wild Rice Casserole (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken, Rice and Veggies
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1½ cups wild rice blend, cooked according to package directions
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1½ pounds chicken breasts or thighs, chopped into bite-size pieces
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¼ teaspoon each salt, pepper, paprika
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2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
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1 yellow onion, diced
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3 stalks celery, chopped
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3 carrots, chopped
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6 cloves garlic, minced
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8 ounces baby bella/cremini mushrooms, sliced
→ Cream Sauce
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2 cups low sodium chicken broth
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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⅓ cup flour
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2 cups milk
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2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
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1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
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1½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon each dried parsley, dried basil
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½ teaspoon each dried thyme, salt, pepper
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2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided
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½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
→ Panko Topping
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¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 tablespoon olive oil
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
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Pat chicken dry and toss with salt, pepper, and paprika.
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Heat olive oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until opaque but not fully cooked. Transfer to bowl.
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Add onions, carrots, and celery to pot. Sauté until tender. Add garlic for 30 seconds. Transfer to chicken bowl.
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Add butter and oil to pot. Sauté mushrooms until golden brown. Transfer to chicken bowl.
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Whisk broth and cornstarch together. In pot, melt butter with oil. Add flour and cook 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in broth mixture and milk. Add seasonings and simmer until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup cheddar and Parmesan until melted.
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Stir chicken mixture and cooked rice into sauce. Transfer to baking dish. Top with remaining cheddar.
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Toast panko with butter and oil until golden. Sprinkle over casserole.
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Cover and bake 30-35 minutes until hot and bubbly.
# Notes:
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Can substitute rotisserie chicken (3 cups shredded)
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Make-ahead friendly for up to 2 days
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Freezes well for up to 3 months
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Use wild rice blend, not 100% wild rice