2Tbspfresh minced garlic (I think I did about 5 cloves)
1tspkosher salt
1/2tspblack pepper
1/4tspgarlic powder
2cupsshredded chicken breast (I cheated & used a 13oz can of chicken, not equal to 2 cups, but it was enough for me)
2cupssteamed white rice (I used minute white rice)
2cupsprepared wild rice (cooked mine in a rice cooker)
Cheese Sauce:
4Tbspbutter
1/4cupflour
1/4tspkosher salt
1/4tspblack pepper
2cupschicken broth
3cupsshredded cheddar cheese, divided
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350*F. Heat oil in a pot (or heavily spray pot with oil spritzer) over medium heat. Saute onion, celery & carrots until softened; about 10 minutes. Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, & garlic powder. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in chicken & both prepared rices. Reduce heat to low & keep warm.
For cheese sauce: melt butter into a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Whisk flour, salt & pepper, then slowly pour in chicken broth whisking continuously. Whisk until thick & nearly boiling. Remove from heat & stir in 2 cups cheese until melted.
Pour cheese sauce into rice mixture, fold to coat everything, then transfer to a greased 9x13" baking dish. Top with 1 cup cheddar cheese & bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly & cheese is melted through. Serve.