Best 12 Cranberry Chicken And Wild Rice Recipes

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Searching for the perfect cranberry chicken and wild rice recipe? Let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the flavors that perfectly blend the tartness of cranberries, the savory goodness of chicken, and the nutty texture of wild rice. Immerse yourself in a world of tantalizing aromas and vibrant colors as we explore a collection of delectable recipes that will satisfy your cravings and delight your taste buds.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY CHICKEN AND WILD RICE



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Tender chicken is baked in a sweet-tart cranberry sauce for this elegant entree. This chicken is delicious, and it's so easy to prepare and I love that I can do other things while it bakes. -Evelyn Lewis, Independence, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1-1/2 cups hot water
1 package (6.2 ounces) fast-cooking long grain and wild rice mix
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place chicken in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a bowl, mix hot water, rice mix and contents of seasoning packet; pour around chicken. , In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; pour over chicken. Bake, covered, until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 35-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 592mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

CREAMY BAKED CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for casserole dish
5 cups water
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 bay leaf 2 tablespoons salt
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 1/3 cups wild rice
6 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 cup cranberries, fresh or frozen
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1/4 cup bread crumbs
Salt
5 ounces button mushrooms, quartered, (about 2 cups)
1 small onion, chopped
2 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 13-inch casserole dish.
  • In a large saucepan, combine the water, thyme, bay leaf, and salt and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add the chicken and simmer until cooked through, about 15 minutes, depending on thickness of the chicken. Remove the chicken to a cutting board. When cool enough to handle, dice into 1/2-inch cubes and reserve.
  • Return the water to a boil, add the wild rice, and cover. Cook over medium heat until the rice grains split, 40 to 45 minutes. Drain the excess water, transfer the rice to a bowl and set aside.
  • In a small pot, over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of butter. When the butter is melted add the brown sugar, cranberries, rosemary, bread crumbs, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is uniform. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. In a large straight-sided saute pan over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add the mushrooms, onions, and a pinch of salt. Saute until the mushrooms are browned, about 5 minutes. Add the heavy cream and the cinnamon, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer about 2 minutes to thicken slightly. Add the Gruyere and mix to incorporate. Add the rice and chicken to the pot and stir to combine. Season the mixture with salt and pepper, to taste, then transfer it to the prepared casserole dish. Spread the cranberry mixture evenly over the top of the casserole and bake until golden and bubbling, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve hot.

CHICKEN AND CRANBERRY WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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The classic fall pairing of cranberry and chicken is given a different spin in this dish. White wine, tamari, Worcestershire, and thyme give this hearty autumn supper a delicious depth of flavour.

Provided by Developed for CFC by Nancy Guppy, RD, MHSc

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 bone-in, skinless chicken breasts
1 onion(s), medium, chopped
1 cup celery
3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
½ tsp black pepper, coarsely ground
1 tsp thyme, dried
1 cup short grain brown rice
½ cup wild rice
½ lb cremini mushrooms
2 tbsp low-sodium tamari
or
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 ½ cup water
1 ½ cup white wine
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup cranberries, fresh or frozen
¼ cup parsley, fresh, minced

Steps:

  • Combine diced onion and celery with all but last 3 ingredients in slow cooker. Mix well.
  • Top with skinless chicken breast, bone side up.
  • Cover and cook on low heat 6-8 hours (less if high setting and/or boneless breasts are used).
  • Stir in frozen peas and cranberries and cook on low another 15-30 minutes.
  • To serve, sprinkle with fresh, chopped parsley. Let guests serve themselves from the slow cooker.

Nutrition Facts :

CRANBERRY-WILD RICE BAKE



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Enjoy this delicious rice and cranberries recipe - perfect for a side dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup uncooked wild rice
2 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 cup sliced mushrooms
2 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton), heated
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°. Grease square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches. Place wild rice in wire strainer. Run cold water through rice, lifting rice with fingers to clean thoroughly.
  • Heat wild rice and water to boiling in 2-quart saucepan, stirring occasionally; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 30 minutes; drain.
  • Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and mushrooms in butter, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender. Mix wild rice and onion mixture in baking dish. Mix broth, salt and garlic; pour over rice mixture.
  • Cover and bake 1 1/4 hours. Stir in cranberries. Cover and bake 15 to 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 410 mg

CRANBERRY CHICKEN I



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This is an incredibly easy recipe - and delicious! Just mix it up before going to work, then pop it in the oven when you get home in the evening. The sauce that forms while baking tastes great on rice.

Provided by Heather

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 9h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 ½ (1 ounce) packages dry onion soup mix
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 cup French dressing

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breasts in a glass or non-reactive baking dish.
  • Stir the onion soup mix, cranberry sauce, and French dressing together in a bowl until well blended. Pour over the chicken breasts. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 8 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Remove plastic wrap from the baking dish, and cover loosely with aluminum foil.
  • Bake chicken in preheated oven until top is bubbly and slightly browned, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 1087.4 mg, Sugar 35.5 g

CREAMY CHICKEN & CRANBERRY-PECAN WILD RICE



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The chicken and rice skillet you cook on weeknights gets upgraded with cranberries and pecans to deliver a weekend dish that wows.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 35m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pkg. (6 oz.) long-grain & wild rice side dish
2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. each dried thyme leaves and black pepper
6 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1-1/2 lb.)
2 Tbsp. oil
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
6 green onions, sliced, divided
1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
6 oz. (3/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed

Steps:

  • Cook rice mix as directed on package. Meanwhile, mix flour, thyme and pepper; use to coat chicken. Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 5 to 6 min. on each side or until done (165ºF).
  • Stir cranberries, nuts and 1/3 cup onions into cooked rice; spoon onto platter. Remove chicken from skillet, reserving drippings in skillet. Place chicken over rice mixture; cover to keep warm.
  • Add broth to skillet; stir to scrape up browned bits from bottom of skillet. Add cream cheese; cook on medium heat 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is melted and sauce is thickened, stirring constantly with whisk. Spoon half the sauce over chicken; sprinkle with remaining onions. Serve remaining sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 70 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

CRANBERRY CHICKEN WITH WILD RICE



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Make and share this Cranberry Chicken With Wild Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 6 chicken pieces, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 boneless skinless, chicken breast halves (about 4 ounces each)
1 1/2 cups hot water
1 (6 1/4 ounce) package fast- cooking long grain and wild rice blend
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Place the chicken into a 13x9 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, combine the water, and rice mix with the contents of seasoning packet, and pour around chicken.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, lemon juice, soy sauce, and worcestershire sauce, and pour over the chicken.
  • Cover, and bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes or until a meat thermometer reaches 170 degrees.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.9, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 186.2, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 29.3, Protein 15.4

CRANBERRY CHICKEN AND WILD RICE



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Great for left over chicken or turkey.

Provided by sandyws2

Categories     Main Dish

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 Chicken breast halves skinless/cut up
2 boxes Uncle Ben's Wild Rice
1 can Chicken broth
2 cans whole cranberry sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 Tbl lemon juice
6 Tbl Butter Optional

Steps:

  • 1. In glass baking dish, combine rice, seasoning mix and chicken broth. 2. In sauce pan over low heat, combine cranberries, soy sauce, lemon juice and butter until smooth. 3. Arrange chicken on top of rice, pour sauce over chicken. 4. Cover dish tightly with foil. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 27.4599428409091 g, Carbohydrate 1.90864113636364 g, Cholesterol 105.635738636364 mg, Fiber 0.0866666679581006 g, Protein 20.7082660984849 g, SaturatedFat 14.4081348787879 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (228g), Sodium 670.671575757576 mg, Sugar 1.82197446840554 g, TransFat 2.08413620454545 g

CRANBERRY WILD RICE DRESSING



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (6.2 ounces) box fast cooking long-grain and wild rice
1 1/2 cups (or according to rice box instructions) low-sodium chicken stock
1 cup frozen seasoning blend (mixed diced vegetables including onion, celery, red and green peppers, parsley)
1 (11 ounces) can mandarin orange segments, drained
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine rice, chicken stock, and seasoning blend and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes or until stock is absorbed. Stir in remaining ingredients and serve warm.

CREAMY CHICKEN WILD RICE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken thighs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, dried thyme, dried parsley, butter, carrots, yellow onion, celery, cremini mushroom, garlic, wild rice, chicken broth, grated parmesan cheese, heavy cream, fresh thyme, sour cream, fresh parsley

Provided by Matthew Johnson

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 tablespoons butter
4 carrots, small diced
1 yellow onion, small diced
4 stalks celery, small diced
½ lb cremini mushroom, sliced
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups wild rice
8 cups chicken broth
2 cups grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
½ cup sour cream
fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken thighs with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, dried thyme, dried parsley, and olive oil. Toss until well coated.
  • In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the chicken and cook until it's golden brown on one side, then flip, and cook the other side, about10 minutes total. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  • To the pan, add the butter, carrots, onions, celery, mushrooms, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, stir, and cook until the veggies are soft. Scoop out and set aside.
  • Add the wild rice and the chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook the rice for 45 minutes, or until tender.
  • Once the rice is cooked, stir in the Parmesan, vegetables, heavy cream, and fresh thyme. Bring to a boil. Stir in the sour cream.
  • Add the chicken back to the pan.
  • Serve the chicken over the rice and garnish with grated Parmesan and fresh parsley.
  • Enjoy!

CRANBERRY WILD RICE



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Nuts are a wonderful source of protein and nutrition so I look for ways to add them to all of my dishes. The addition of cranberries in this recipe makes it perfect for fall.-Dawn Bryant, Thedford, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups water
3/4 cup uncooked wild rice
1 small red onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 50-60 minutes or until rice is tender., In a large skillet, saute the onion, cranberries and thyme in oil until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain rice if needed; stir in onion mixture and pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CREAMY CHICKEN & CRANBERRY-PECAN WILD RICE



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Recipe as published in Kraft Food & Family magazine. As these are many of our favorite flavors I thought I would post this. This is a very pretty presentation as well and would be great to serve to company.

Provided by CindiJ

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
6 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 lb)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted
6 green onions, sliced, divided
1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend, side dish prepared as directed on package
1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
6 ounces Philadelphia Cream Cheese, cubed

Steps:

  • Mix flour, thyme and pepper; coat chicken with flour mixture. Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken to skillet, cook 5-7 minutes on each side or until cook through (165 degree).
  • Stir cranberries, pecans and 1/3 cup of the onions into cooked rice; spoon onto serving platter. Remove chicken from skillet, reserving drippings in skillet. Place chicken over rice mixture; cover to keep warm.
  • Add broth to skillet; stir to break up browned bits from bottom of skillet. Add cream cheese; cook 2-3 minutes or until cream cheese is melted and sauce starts to thicken, stirring constantly with wire whisk.
  • Spoon some of the sauce over each chicken piece and and garnish with reserved onions.
  • Serve remaining sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.3, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 106.8, Sodium 230.7, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2, Protein 28.2

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked wild rice or a microwaveable pouch.
  • If you don't have dried cranberries, you can use fresh cranberries. Just add them to the pot with the chicken broth and cook for 5 minutes before adding the chicken.
  • If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can use a large pot or skillet.
  • Serve the chicken and rice with a side of roasted vegetables or a salad.

Conclusion:

This Cranberry Chicken and Wild Rice recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is cooked in a flavorful sauce made with dried cranberries, orange juice, and chicken broth. The wild rice adds a nutty flavor and texture to the dish. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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