Make Ahead Chicken Wild Rice Casserole

April 24, 2017

A luscious cream sauce along with fresh herbs and lots of good-for-you veggies is sure to make this chicken wild rice casserole a family favorite. Plus it’s make ahead and freezer friendly.

1½ cups wild rice, uncooked
6 cups water
1½ lb boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 tbsp butter
2½ tsp salt, divided
¾ tsp pepper, divided
¼ cup flour
1½ cups half and half, divided
3½ cups chicken stock
2 carrots, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 leek, sliced into half moons
2 (8 oz) pkgs cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 tbsp fresh thyme, minced
¼ cup fresh parsley, minced
¼ cup mascarpone cheese
3 green onions, sliced Coupons
1 (5 oz) can water chestnuts, sliced
½ cup sliced almonds

Bring water to a boil over high heat in a large sauce pan. Add wild rice, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes, until water has been absorbed. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a sheet pan with...
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Nutritions

Calories
435

Sodium
998mg
41% DV

Fat
27g
42% DV

Protein
27g
55% DV

Carbs
32g
11% DV

Fiber
8g
33% DV