Chicken & Rice Casserole

Name: Chicken & Rice Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Land O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt; 3 small (1 cup) shallots, * chopped; 1 small (1 cup) leek, chopped; 1 medium (1/2 cup) carrot, chopped; 1 rib (1/2 cup) celery, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 cups cooked, chopped chicken; 2 cups whole milk; 1 cup cooked wild rice; 1 cup cooked white rice; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano; 4 ounces (1 cup) Land O Lakes® Sharp Cheddar American Blend chopped, divided; 1 1/2 cups crushed buttery round crackers; 2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt melted

A contemporary take on a hearty meal that will make you nostalgic for grandma’s kitchen.

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30 min

Prep Time

1 hr 10 min

Total Time

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Ingredients

¹/₄ cup Land O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt

3 small (1 cup) shallots, chopped

1 small (1 cup) leek, chopped

1 medium (¹/₂ cup) carrot, chopped

1 rib (¹/₂ cup) celery, chopped

¹/₂ teaspoon salt

¹/₂ teaspoon pepper

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 cup chicken broth

2 cups cooked, chopped chicken

2 cups whole milk

1 cup cooked wild rice

1 cup cooked white rice

1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano

4 ounces (1 cup) Land O Lakes® Sharp Cheddar American Blend, chopped, divided

1 ¹/₂ cups crushed buttery round crackers

2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt, melted

*Substitute 1 cup chopped white onion.

How to make

STEP 1

Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 3-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
STEP 2

Melt 1/4 cup Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt in 12-inch skillet over medium heat until sizzling. Add shallots, leek, carrot, celery, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
STEP 3

Add flour; continue cooking 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Slowly add chicken broth, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
STEP 4

Add chicken, milk, rices, oregano and 1/2 cup cheese. Simmer 4-5 minutes or until cheese is melted and mixture is slightly thickened.
STEP 5

Pour into prepared pan; sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake 20 minutes or until bubbling.
STEP 6

Combine crushed crackers and 2 tablespoons melted Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt; sprinkle over casserole.
STEP 7

Return casserole to oven; continue baking 20-25 minutes or until cracker topping is deep golden brown and chicken mixture bubbles in center.

360 Calories

19 Fat (g)

70 Cholesterol (mg)

680 Sodium (mg)

28 Carbohydrates (g)

2 Dietary Fiber

19 Protein (g)

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