Relish in this hearty and comforting dish made with tender chicken, wild rice, hearty vegetables, baked in a creamy sauce and topped with crispy golden bread cubes. It not only teases your palate with an array of flavors but also fills your home with an appetizing aroma.
In a large baking dish, combine the chopped onion, diced carrots, chopped celery, wild rice, and chicken broth.
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Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes.
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While the rice is baking, in a small saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
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Stir in the can of cream of mushroom soup until well combined.
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When the rice is done, remove the dish from the oven and stir in the shredded chicken and creamy sauce until well combined.
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For the topping, melt the remaining 6 tablespoons of butter and toss with the cubed bread.
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Arrange the buttered bread cubes in a layer on top of the chicken and rice mixture.
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Increase the oven temperature to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the casserole uncovered for another 15 minutes, or until the bread cubes are golden brown and crispy.
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Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.