Chicken Wild Rice Casserole | Recipe Cloud App

Ingredients

• CHICKEN, RICE AND VEGGIES
• 1 1/2 cups wild rice blend, COOKED according to package directions (measure uncooked)*
• 1 1/2 lbs. chicken breasts or thighs, chopped into large bite size pieces
• 1/4 tsp EACH salt, pepper, paprika
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 ounces baby Bella/cremini mushrooms, sliced
• CREAM SAUCE
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/3 cup flour
• 2 cups milk
• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon (granulated, base or crushed cubes)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp EACH dried parsley, dried basil
• 1/2 tsp EACH dried thyme, salt, pepper
• 2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• PANKO TOPPING (OPTIONAL)
• 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil