Chicken Wild Rice Casserole

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Chop the veggies and mince the garlic. Add to a casserole dish with wild rice and chicken broth.

Step 3

Cover dish tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Step 4

Dice the rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Step 5

When the rice is almost done cooking, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan.  Add flour, salt and poultry seasoning; let cook for 1 minute. Add the milk and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; cook and stir until thickened.  Remove from heat.

Step 6

If you want to make the breaded topping, melt the other 4 tablespoons of butter and toss with the bread cubes.

Step 7

When the rice is done cooking, remove pan from the oven. Add the chicken and sauce; stir to combine.  Add the bread cubes to the top and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese.

Step 8

Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F. Return pan to the oven (uncovered) and bake for 15-20 minutes.

Step 9

Serve warm!