Cheesy Chicken & Wild Rice Casserole - Serves 8-10

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Cheesy Chicken & Wild Rice Casserole - Serves 8-10
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 white onion, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
3 carrots, diced (optional)
16 ounces wild rice
1 cup white rice
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
salt & pepper (to taste)
garlic salt (to taste)
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup vegetable broth
salt & pepper (to taste)
4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Procedure:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Heat oil, onion, celery, garlic, and carrots in a pan over medium heat for 10 minutes. Prepare wild rice and white rice according to package instructions. Stir in chicken, rices, and a dash of salt, pepper, and garlic salt. Reduce heat to low. In a medium pan over high heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour, vegetable broth, and a sprinkle of salt & pepper. Continue to whisk until boiling. Add 2 cups of the shredded cheddar and continue to stir until melted. Transfer chicken and rice mixture to a greased 9×13 baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over rices and top with remaining cheddar. Bake for 30-35 minutes.