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Cheesy Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

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This is a hearty, creamy rice casserole featuring chicken, wild rice, and cheddar cheese. It is simple to assemble and works well for weeknight dinners or potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
  • 1 cup uncooked wild rice blend
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup frozen broccoli florets, thawed
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus extra for topping
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the wild rice blend according to package directions using the chicken broth. Drain any excess liquid.
  3. While the rice cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, milk, thyme, pepper, and salt to the skillet. Stir until the mixture is smooth and heated through. Do not boil.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the cooked chicken, cooked wild rice, thawed broccoli, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese until everything is combined.
  6. Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle additional cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese on top is melted and lightly golden.
  9. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You can use rotisserie chicken to cut down on prep time for this easy casserole dinner.
  • For a make-ahead casserole, assemble the entire dish, cover it, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add 10 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
  • If you prefer a stronger flavor, substitute half the cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken soup.

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