Holiday Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

Ingredients
  

  • ½ medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3-½ cups butternut squash, cubed
  • 1 large celery stalk, chopped
  • 4 cups wild rice, cooked al dente
  • 3-½ cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • ½ stick unsalted butter
  • 4 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1-½ cups milk
  • 1 cup chicken stock, or broth
  • 2 tsp. kosher salt
  • ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp. poultry seasoning
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat the oven to 400°F.
  • Add the onion, butternut squash, celery, wild rice, and shredded rotisserie chicken to a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
  • In a medium saucepan, over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
  • Whisk in the flour and let bubble for 1 minute.
  • Slowly pour in the milk and chicken stock, whisking constantly, until combined.
  • Simmer for 4 – 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened and creamy.
  • Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, thyme, and lemon juice until combined.
  • Pour the cream sauce over the chicken and rice mixture, in the baking dish, and fold with a spatula until well combined.
  • Sprinkle the dried cranberries over the bake, then top with the shredded Parmesan.
  • Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 – 35 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Uncover and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is browned.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with the parsley; serve.
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