Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole Flavorful Comfort Dish

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked wild rice
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
• 1 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• to taste salt and pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté until the mushrooms release their moisture and become tender, around 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the broccoli florets and cook for an additional 3 minutes until vibrant green.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked wild rice, shredded chicken, sautéed vegetables, chicken broth, heavy cream, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
6. Transfer the mixture into a greased casserole dish and spread it out evenly.
7. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the casserole.
8. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
10. Allow the casserole to cool for about 5 minutes before serving to set the ingredients slightly.