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Creamy Chicken, Mushroom and Wild Rice Casserole
1 1/2 cups wild rice blend
4 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for greasing
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh thyme
1 9-ounce package baby spinach
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups 2% milk
8 ounces Gruyere cheese, shredded
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 3-3 1/2 pound rotisserie chicken, shredded
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1.Preheat oven to 375F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish with olive oil.
2.Cook rice to package directions. Reserve.
3.Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender and translucent. Add mushrooms, garlic and thyme and cook until mushrooms are tender. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with spinach and parsley. Season to taste.
4.To the same sauté pan add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk and simmer until thickened. Remove from heat and add Gruyere, cayenne, salt and pepper, whisk until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
5.In a large bowl combine shredded chicken, rice, spinach mixture, and sauce. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish, cover with foil and bake until bubbling, 45-50 minutes. Remove from the oven, garnish with toasted almonds.
Serves 6-8
