Freezer Meal: Chicken & Wild Rice Casserole

• Gluten free

• Meat

  • 8 cups Chicken from 2 rotisserie chickens

• Produce

  • 1 Chives
  • 2 Leeks
  • 2 (16 Oz. Packages Mushrooms

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 cups Long-grain & wild rice mix
  • 2 tsp Salt

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 cup Pecans

• Dairy

  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 2 cups Sour cream
  • 1 cup White cheddar cheese, sharp

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 1 cup White wine, dry

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 Cups uncooked long-grain & wild rice mix (such as RiceSelect
• 2 Leeks
• 4 Tablespoons Butter
• 2 (16 Oz.) Packages Sliced Mushrooms
• 2 Cups Sour Cream (Fat Free is OK)
• 2 Teaspoons Salt
• 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 Cup Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
• 1 Cup Dry White Wine (can omit and use water)
• 8 Cups Shredded Chicken From 2 Rotisserie Chickens
• 1 Cup Chopped Pecans (Optional)
• Chopped Chives (Garnish, Optional)

Directions

• Cook the wild rice blend according to the package directions and set aside.
• While the rice is cooking, remove and discard the root end and tough outer leaves of the leeks and the top, leaving the white portion and about 3 inches of green portion.
• Cut each leek into quarters lengthwise and then thinly slice leek.
• Rinse well to remove all grit from the leek and drain.
• Melt butter in a very large skillet (I use an electric skillet over medium-low heat.
• Add leek & cook 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Add mushrooms, and cook, stirring often for 10 minutes.
• Add the wine (or water if using) and bring to the simmering point and cook for 5 minutes.
• Add cooked rice mixture and shredded chicken to the skillet with the leeks and mushrooms and stir everything well to combine.
• Add sour cream and salt & pepper to taste and mix well.
• Pour mixture into (2) 9X13 baking dishes or foil pans.
• Sprinkle top with shredded cheese, pecans and chives.
• Cover well and freeze.
• From thawed state - bake at 350°F for 20 minutes
• From frozen state - bake at 350°F for 45 - 60 minutes