Cheesy Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole
Cheesy Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 488 calories, 30g of protein, and 32g of fat. If you have almonds, leek, pepper, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the instant white rice you could follow this main course with the Baked Rice Pudding as a dessert. It is perfect for Autumn. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 40 minutes.
Instructions
Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook rice as directed on package, using 2 tablespoons of the butter and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt.
Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, melt remaining 1/4 cup butter over medium-high heat. Cook mushrooms, leek and garlic in butter 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in flour. Gradually add milk; heat to boiling. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese.
In large bowl, mix cooked rice, milk mixture, chicken, broth, pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt until blended. Spoon into baking dish.
Sprinkle with almonds and remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted.