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cheesy chicken wild rice and veggie casserole is for Dinner.

cheesy chicken wild rice and veggie casserole takes 30 minutes to prepare.

cheesy chicken wild rice and veggie casserole takes 30 minutes to cook.

cheesy chicken wild rice and veggie casserole makes 12 servings.

The ingredients for cheesy chicken wild rice and veggie casserole are:

Casserole Mixture:
3 carrots peeled and chopped fine
1 small-med onion chopped fine
3 stalks celery chopped fine
2 zuchinni squash grated or chopped fine
1 egg plant roasted and chopped
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
2 cups dry wild rice - cooked separately
2 tbsp garlic - crushed
1 cup shredded cheese

cheese sauce:
4 tbsp butter or margarine
1/4 cup flour (I used oat flour)
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 cups shredded cheese

Here is how you make cheesy chicken wild rice and veggie casserole:

Cook chicken and rice separately - or use precooked options to save on time (keep in mind it may alter the nutritional information). Also, precook eggplant. I sliced mine, seasoned with a little salt and pepper and cooked in oven on high heat and top rack until done. Let cool and chop.In a large pot cook the chopped onion, carrot, celery, and zucchini mix on med high for approx 10-15 mins until veggies are tender. Add in garlic and cook another 2-3 mins. Add in chicken, eggplant, and rice, then stir.In a separate pot melt butter, whisk in flour, and seasonings, then slowly incorporate chicken broth. Bring to boil, and add 2 cups of the cheese until everything is incorporated. Add sauce mix to rice and veggies and mix. Transfer all ingredients to a large oven safe dish, sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of cheese and cook at 350 degrees approx 25 mins, or until cheese is bubbly.Serving Size: makes approx 12-16 1 cup servingsNumber of Servings: 12Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GIRL*IN*MOTION.

The nutritional information for cheesy chicken wild rice and veggie casserole is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 12
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 288.3

• Total Fat: 8.8 g
• Cholesterol: 42.8 mg
• Sodium: 366.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 31.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6.3 g
• Protein: 21.8 g

The dietary needs meet for cheesy chicken wild rice and veggie casserole is Low Fat