A creamy blend of chicken, wild rice, and sautéed vegetables in a rich, savory sauce baked golden.
# Ingredient list:
→ Meats
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced (approximately 2 medium breasts)
→ Grains
02 - 1 cup uncooked wild rice blend
03 - 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
→ Vegetables
04 - 1 cup celery, diced
05 - 1 cup carrots, diced
06 - 1 cup yellow onion, diced
07 - 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 cup frozen peas
→ Dairy
10 - 3/4 cup sour cream
11 - 1 cup whole milk
12 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
13 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Pantry & Seasonings
14 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
15 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
16 - 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
17 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
18 - 1 teaspoon salt
19 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
20 - Cooking spray or additional butter for greasing
# Cooking steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Cook the wild rice blend according to package directions, substituting chicken broth for water. Set aside.
03 - Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery, carrots, and mushrooms; sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until softened.
04 - Stir in garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, black pepper, and paprika; cook for 1 minute to release flavors.
05 - Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to coat evenly. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.
06 - Gradually whisk in milk, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Cook until thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
07 - Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and half of the cheddar cheese until smooth.
08 - In a large bowl, mix cooked wild rice, diced chicken, sautéed vegetable sauce, and frozen peas until well combined.
09 - Transfer mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
10 - Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
11 - Allow casserole to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
