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

Ingredients

• 1 cup (185 g) wild rice blend, rinsed
• 2 1/2 cups (600 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
• 8 oz (225 g) cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
• 1 cup (240 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream
• 1 cup (115 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 3 cups (420 g) cooked shredded chicken
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Salt, to taste
• 3/4 cup (45 g) panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley