Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Casserole (Cozy Baked Dinner) - My Home Made Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups wild rice blend, uncooked.
• 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts or thighs, chopped.
• 1/4 tsp each salt, pepper, paprika.
• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided.
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided.
• 1 yellow onion, diced.
• 3 celery stalks, chopped.
• 3 carrots, chopped.
• 6 garlic cloves, minced.
• 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced.
• 2 cups chicken broth.
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
• 2 tablespoons butter.
• 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• 1/3 cup flour.
• 2 cups milk.
• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon.
• 1 1/2 teaspoons each Dijon, Worcestershire.
• 1 tsp each dried parsley, basil.
• 1/2 tsp each thyme, salt, pepper.
• 2 cups sharp cheddar, divided.
• 1/2 cup Parmesan.
• 3/4 cup panko.
• 1 tablespoon each butter, olive oil.