Mmmm Rice!

Another recipe to check off of my Pinterest to try list! This one was really good, despite all of the steps involved.

CHEESY CHICKEN & WILD RICE CASSEROLE

INGREDIENTS:
3 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1 Medium Onion, finely diced
3 Stalks Celery, finely diced
3 Carrots, peeled and diced
2 Tbsp. Fresh, Minced Garlic
2 C. Shredded, Cooked Chicken Breast
2 C. Steamed White Rice
16 oz. Prepared Wild Rice
1 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. Pepper
1/4 tsp. Garlic Salt

CHEESE SAUCE:
4 Tbsp. Butter
1/4 C. Flour
1/4 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper
2 C. Chicken Broth
2 C. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Top with 2 C. Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Preheat oven to 350. Heat oil in a dutch oven or medium pot over medium heat. Saute Onions, Celery and Carrots until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in Garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in Chicken, both Rices, Salt, Pepper and Garlic Salt. Reduce to low. To prepare Cheese Sauce melt Butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in Flour, Salt and Pepper then slowly pour in Chicken Broth whisking continously. Whisk until thick and nearly boiling then stir in 2 C. Cheese until melted. Pour Cheese Sauce into Rice Mixture and mix well. Transfer to a greased 9x13 pan and top with remaining Shredded Cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes.

Makes 8-10 servings