Cheesy Chicken & Wild Rice Casserole

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 white onion, diced
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 3 carrots, diced
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 1/2 cup white rice (modified from 1 cup in original recipe)
• 8 oz. wild rice (modified from 16 oz. in original recipe)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• Garlic salt
• Salt & pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat oil, onion, celery, garlic, and carrots in a pan over medium heat for 10 minutes. Prepare wild rice and white rice according to package instructions.
2. Stir in chicken, rices, and a dash of salt, pepper, and garlic salt. Reduce heat to low.
3. In a medium pan over high heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour, vegetable broth, and a sprinkle of salt & pepper. Continue to whisk until boiling. Add 2 cups of the shredded cheddar and continue to stir until melted. Transfer chicken and rice mixture to a greased 9×13 baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over rices and top with remaining cheddar.
4. Bake for 30-35 minutes.

Serves 8-10

Recipe: http://rachelschultz.com via Pinterest