When it comes to creating a flavorful, wholesome dish, few recipes can beat Italian chicken and wild rice. This classic combination of juicy chicken, tender wild rice, and savory Italian flavors offers a delightful culinary experience that's perfect for any occasion. With its vibrant blend of herbs, spices, and aromatic vegetables, Italian chicken and wild rice is a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds and leaves you craving for more. Imagine tender chicken infused with the rich flavors of garlic, basil, and oregano, perfectly paired with the nutty texture of wild rice and the subtle sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes. Dive into this introduction as we uncover the secrets of crafting the perfect Italian chicken and wild rice dish, taking you on a culinary adventure that will elevate your taste buds to new heights.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CLASSIC CHICKEN AND WILD RICE HOTDISH
Provided by Amy Thielen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Put the rice in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse it under cold running water, swishing the rice with your hand until the water runs clear. Transfer the rice to a medium bowl and add water to cover. Pour off any black bits or floating kernels, pour the rice back into the sieve to drain, then put it in a small saucepan. Add 1 1/4 cups water, a pinch of salt and the bay leaf; bring to a simmer. Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low. Cook 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water has evaporated. (If liquid remains after the rice is done, drain it in a sieve.)
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Heat the butter in a large high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks and celery and season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add the flour to the vegetables and stir until well combined. Pour in the milk and bring to a simmer, whisking to prevent any lumps. Add the cream, chicken stock, thyme, nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Simmer over low heat until the floury taste dissipates, about 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked chicken, wild rice (minus the bay leaf) and half of the cheese and heat until the cheese melts.
- Put the crushed crackers in a heavy plastic bag and add 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the olive oil. Shake to combine and set aside.
- Rub a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with a thin layer of soft butter. Pour the chicken mixture into the dish and top with the remaining cheese. Bake 25 minutes.
- Pull the dish from the oven, sprinkle the cracker mixture over the top and bake until the crackers turn golden brown and the mixture bubbles in the center, 15 to 20 more minutes. Serve immediately.
WILD RICE CHICKEN DINNER
With chicken, green beans and the nice crunch of water chestnuts and almonds, this casserole has everything you need. Using ready-to-serve wild rice makes putting it together a breeze. -Lorraine Hanson, Independence, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 casseroles (8 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, combine the green beans, soup, water chestnuts, onion, pimientos, mayonnaise, milk and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in chicken and rice; cook 3-4 minutes longer or until chicken is heated through. , Transfer half of the mixture to a serving dish; sprinkle with 1/2 cup almonds. Serve immediately. Pour the remaining mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; cool. Sprinkle with remaining almonds. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months., To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 21g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 491mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
ITALIAN RICE WITH CHICKEN
This one-pan dish is simple, but really looks the business when you're trying to impress
Provided by Lesley Waters
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Heat the oil in a large, shallow ovenproof pan, add the chicken and cook for 3-4 mins until golden all over. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Add the onion and peppers, and cook for 3 mins or until lightly golden. Tip in the garlic and fry for a min. Stir in the rice, then the tomatoes, stock and reserved chicken. Turn up the heat and bring to the boil before transferring to the oven to cook, uncovered, for 20 mins. Season to taste and drizzle over the pesto before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 620 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 62 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 49 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium
DUMP-AND-BAKE ITALIAN CHICKEN AND RICE
This Dump and Bake Italian Chicken and Rice is an easy and healthy dinner recipe that comes together in about 10 minutes! Just stir together the raw ingredients and pop it in the oven!
Provided by Blair Lonergan
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Stir marinara sauce, tomatoes (in their juice), and uncooked rice together in the prepared dish (or in a separate bowl).
- In a small bowl, combine diced, uncooked chicken with Italian seasoning and salt.
- Add seasoned chicken to the rice mixture and stir to completely combine. Transfer to prepared baking dish.
- Cover tightly with foil or with a lid.
- Bake for 35 minutes, remove the cover, and give the dish a good stir. At this point the chicken should be cooked through and the rice should be just about tender (but still slightly al dente). If the rice is too hard, cover the dish and return to the oven for 5-10 more minutes, or until it's ready.
- Once the rice is just about tender, sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over top. Return dish to the oven, uncovered, for about 5 more minutes, or just until cheese is melted and rice is completely done.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /6 of the recipe, Calories 308 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Sodium 878 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g
ITALIAN CHICKEN AND WILD RICE
Make and share this Italian Chicken and Wild Rice recipe from Food.com.
Provided by tannermom
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 19m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put chicken, broth, wild rice, onion, and garlic in a slow cooker. Stir in mushrooms, tomatoes, salt oregano, basil and pepper. Cover and simmer for 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.8, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 121.1, Sodium 762.4, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 3.4, Protein 46.4
CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SOUP
Using leftover chicken breasts and leftover packaged wild rice dinner, plus a few additions makes a great soup! Pretty if garnished with some finely shredded carrots sprinkled on top along with a pretty sprig of parsley.
Provided by Mary Cox
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Chicken Soup Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare rice mix according to package directions.
- In a large pot, combine 1 1/2 cups prepared rice mix, cooked chicken, broth, onions, mushrooms, celery, parsley, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
- For a thicker soup, stir in half-and-half and cook 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 68.2 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 1456.3 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
ITALIAN CHICKEN AND RICE
Travel to Italy in minutes, sort of, with our tasty Italian chicken and rice recipe. This Italian Chicken and Rice is simple and requires just one pan.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Chicken
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
- Add vegetables; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Stir in broth. Bring to boil.
- Stir in rice, dressing and cheese; cover. Reduce heat to low. Cook 5 min. or until liquid is absorbed and chicken is cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 530 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 24 g
ITALIAN CHICKEN AND RICE
"I combined the best of three favorite recipes to come up with this tender and tasty chicken-rice combination," writes Cathee Bethel of Lebannon, Oregon. "It's my family's favorite way to eat chicken."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Place 1/3 cup milk in another bowl. Dip chicken in milk, then coat with the cheese mixture. , In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, combine the water, rice, salt if desired and remaining milk. Top with chicken. Drizzle with butter. , Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 25-30 minutes or until the rice is tender and a thermometer reads 170°:.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 11g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 410mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ITALIAN CHICKEN SAUSAGE & BROWN AND WILD RICE
Grab your biggest skillet-you're about to fill it with all sorts of savory goodies. Such as? Try Italian chicken sausage, peppers, wild rice and Parmesan!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat dressing in large deep skillet on medium heat. Add sausage; cook 5 min., stirring frequently.
- Add peppers and tomatoes; stir. Simmer on low heat 6 to 8 min. or until sausage is done and peppers are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in rice; cook 2 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 720 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 20 g
CHICKEN AND WILD RICE
Make and share this Chicken and Wild Rice recipe from Food.com.
Provided by KlynnPadilla
Categories Rice
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare rice as directed on box; spoon into greased casserole dish.
- While rice is cooking, melt butter in medium saucepan. Blend in flour; add milk gradually. Stir over low heat until thick. Add cheese and lemon juice; stir well.
- Mix chicken and sauce with rice and bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.7, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 85.3, Sodium 259.8, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 22.6
CREAMY CHICKEN WILD RICE RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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!
CHICKEN AND WILD RICE BAKE
Creamy, cheesy good. Good chicken and wild rice baked casserole to feed a crowd.
Provided by Shelly
Categories Rice Casserole
Time 1h10m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine rice, contents of included seasoning packet, 1 3/4 cups water, and 1 tablespoon butter in a medium saucepan. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium or medium-low, and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt remaining butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large baking dish with cooked rice. Add chicken, 3 cups Cheddar cheese, condensed soup, water chestnuts, sour cream, milk, salt, and pepper and stir until well mixed. Top with bread crumbs.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese and almonds and continue to bake until cheese has melted, about 5 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 696.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 137.2 mg, Fat 41.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 38.2 g, SaturatedFat 21.8 g, Sodium 1443.2 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when searing the chicken. This will prevent it from cooking evenly.
- Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Use a flavorful broth for the rice. This will add depth and flavor to the dish.
- Add the vegetables and nuts to the rice during the last few minutes of cooking. This will prevent them from becoming overcooked.
- Serve the chicken and rice immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
This Italian chicken and wild rice dish is a flavorful and satisfying meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is tender and juicy, the rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables add a touch of sweetness and crunch. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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