Best 15 Porcini Chicken With Wild Rice And Wheat Berries Recipes

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For those seeking a flavorful and hearty meal, explore the enticing combination of porcini mushrooms, chicken, and a wholesome blend of wild rice and wheat berries. This culinary adventure promises an exceptional dining experience with every bite. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds as we unveil the secrets of a delectable recipe that harmoniously blends the earthy richness of porcini mushrooms with tender chicken and the nutty goodness of wild rice and wheat berries. Let's embark on a culinary expedition and uncover the art of crafting this extraordinary dish.

Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN WITH PORCINI GRAVY AND POLENTA



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This week we are getting 2 different meals out of the same basic protein, cubed pork shoulder (butt) and chicken thighs. Midweek? A meat-free menu to lighten things up.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Handful dried porcini mushrooms (about 1/2 ounce)
3 cups chicken stock
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, pounded
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons flour, plus more for dredging
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
A few fresh sage leaves, chopped
A few fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup milk
1 cup quick-cooking polenta
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Finely chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place the dried mushrooms in pot with 2 cups of the stock. Simmer to soften the mushrooms and flavor the stock. When rehydrated, remove the mushrooms from the stock and chop. Reserve the stock, except for the very bottom, which may contain grit from the mushrooms.
  • Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper, and then dredge in flour. Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat and add the chicken to brown on both sides. Remove to a plate and add a bit more oil if necessary. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter to the pan and melt. When the butter foams, add the garlic, onions, sage, thyme and some salt and pepper, and cook to soften, 7 to 8 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons flour, then deglaze the pan with the wine. Add the chopped mushrooms and whisk in the flavored stock. Cook to thicken a bit and add the chicken back to the sauce.
  • Cool and store for a make-ahead meal. Reheat over medium heat.
  • To serve, heat the remaining 1 cup stock, the milk and 1 cup water to a low boil. Whisk in the polenta, and then whisk to thicken, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, some salt and pepper and the grated cheese.
  • Serve the polenta in shallow bowls topped with the chicken, gravy and a sprinkle of parsley.

PORCINI CHICKEN WITH WILD RICE AND WHEAT BERRIES



Porcini Chicken with Wild Rice and Wheat Berries image

Categories     Chicken     Mushroom     Tomato     Bake     Dinner     White Wine     Winter     Dill     Wild Rice     Simmer     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 cups water
1 cup wild rice
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1 cup hard wheat berries*
2 ounces dried porcini* (2 cups)
2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast halves (6 small or 4 large)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 (14- to 16-ounces) can diced tomatoes, drained
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
Garnish: chopped fresh dill
Special Equipment
an electric coffee/spice grinder

Steps:

  • Cook rice:
  • Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan, then add rice and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until rice is tender and grains are split open, 1 to 1 1/4 hours (not all liquid will be absorbed). Drain in a colander.
  • Cook wheat berries while rice simmers:
  • Bring remaining 4 cups water to a boil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan, then stir in wheat berries and 1 1/4 cups porcini. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, over low heat until wheat berries are tender, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and pour wheat berry mixture into a large sieve set over another saucepan or a skillet. Reserve wheat berries and porcini in a bowl and boil cooking liquid until reduced to about 1 cup, then add to wheat berry mixture. (Cut up any porcini that are large.)
  • Cook chicken:
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Grind remaining 3/4 cup porcini to a powder in coffee/spice grinder. (If porcini are too moist to grind, dry completely on a baking sheet in oven 3 to 5 minutes, then cool before grinding.)
  • Pat chicken dry, then arrange in 1 layer on a sheet of wax paper. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and season with pepper. Put porcini powder in a fine mesh sieve and dust both sides of chicken generously, shaking off excess.
  • Heat oil and 1/2 tablespoon butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then brown chicken in 2 batches, without crowding, turning over once, about 4 minutes per batch. Transfer chicken to a shallow baking dish as browned (reserve fat in skillet). Bake browned chicken until just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes, then let stand 5 minutes before slicing.
  • While chicken bakes and stands, add remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter to fat in skillet and cook garlic over moderately low heat, stirring, 1 minute. Add wine and boil over high heat, stirring and scraping up brown bits, until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add wild rice, tomatoes, and wheat berry mixture (including reduced cooking liquid) and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Stir in dill and season with salt and pepper. Slice chicken and serve with rice mixture.
  • *Available at natural foods store and specialty markets.

CLASSIC CHICKEN AND WILD RICE HOTDISH



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Provided by Amy Thielen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup natural wild rice
Fine sea salt
1 bay leaf
6 tablespoons salted butter, plus more for the baking dish
2 leeks, white and light green parts, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
2/3 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh)
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
2 cups roughly chopped cooked chicken
4 ounces aged Gouda or aged cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 cups coarsely ground buttery crackers (such as Ritz or Club; about 2 sleeves)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

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.

CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Two 6-ounce boxes long-grain and wild rice mix, such as Uncle Ben's
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for greasing dish
16 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced, or two 4 1/2-ounce cans sliced mushrooms, drained (reserve the liquid)
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
3 cups half-and-half
4 cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, diced
1 cup toasted slivered almonds, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup sliced pimientos
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the long-grain and wild rice mixes according to the package directions. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-by-2-inch casserole dish.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter. Add the mushrooms and onions and saute until the onions are translucent. Stir in the flour, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes. Slowly stir the broth (and reserved canned mushroom liquid if using) into the onion mixture, then stir in the half-and-half. Cook until the mixture has thickened, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the chicken, rice, toasted almonds, pimientos, parsley, salt and pepper into the wet mixture. Pour everything into the prepared casserole dish and bake, uncovered, until most of the liquid has been absorbed, 30 to 45 minutes.

CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SLOW COOKER DINNER



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This is a great easy dinner. We have been making this for years for the sport teams at the high school. They love it so I thought I would share it.

Provided by Kari

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 5h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
3 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
2 ¼ cups water
1 cup milk
4 cups long grain and wild rice mix
1 (16 ounce) package baby carrots
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Stir together cream of chicken soup, water, milk, long grain and wild rice mix (including seasoning packets, if any), and baby carrots in the slow cooker.
  • Place chicken breasts on top of the mixture.
  • Cover and cook on High until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender, about 5 hours; or cook on Low setting for 7 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.2 calories, Carbohydrate 64.8 g, Cholesterol 76.3 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 33.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1997.1 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

CREAMY CHICKEN WILD RICE RECIPE BY TASTY



Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Recipe by Tasty image

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!

WILD RICE WITH FENNEL AND PORCINI



Wild Rice with Fennel and Porcini image

Categories     Mushroom     Side     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Low/No Sugar     Fennel     Fall     Christmas Eve     Wild Rice     Simmer     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 2 generously

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms (about 1/2 cup)
3/4 cup boiling-hot water plus 1 cup cold water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup wild rice
1 cup diced fennel bulb (sometimes called anise, about 1 medium)
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • In a small bowl soak porcini in boiling-hot water 20 to 30 minutes, or until softened. Slowly strain soaking liquid through a fine sieve lined with a coffee filter or a double thickness of rinsed and squeezed cheesecloth into a small saucepan, being careful to leave last tablespoon containing sediment in bowl. Boil soaking liquid until reduced to about 1/3 cup. Wash porcini under cold water to remove any grit and pat dry. Chop porcini coarse.
  • Bring reduced porcini liquid to a boil with cold water, salt, and rice and simmer, covered, 45 to 50 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. (If rice is tender before liquid is absorbed drain in a colander.) Transfer rice to a serving bowl and keep warm, covered.
  • In a heavy skillet cook fennel, onion, and mushrooms in butter over moderate heat, stirring, until fennel is tender, about 10 minutes. Add fennel mixture to rice and toss to combine. Rice may be made 3 hours ahead and kept covered at room temperature. Reheat rice in skillet, adding water to prevent it from sticking to skillet.

HERBED CHICKEN WITH WILD RICE



Herbed Chicken with Wild Rice image

My family is always very busy. With three kids involved in many different after-school and evening activities, it's nice to come home to a meal that's already prepared and ready to eat! -Becky Gifford, Conway, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon butter
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 cup water
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon

Steps:

  • Place rice in a 5-qt. slow cooker; set aside seasoning packet. In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil and butter. Add to slow cooker. In the same skillet, saute mushrooms until tender; place over chicken., In a small bowl, combine the soup, water, bacon, herbs and contents of seasoning packet. Pour over top. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 890mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

CHICKEN AND WILD RICE



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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

1 (6 1/4 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup grated cheese (I like sharp cheddar)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups diced cooked chicken

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

WILD RICE CHICKEN BAKE



Wild Rice Chicken Bake image

I developed this recipe when I was low on groceries and in a hurry to get a good hot meal in the oven. The savory onion flavor bakes right into the chicken.-Leslie Gillespie, Red Oak, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix
1 envelope onion soup mix
2-1/3 cups water
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine the rice mix with contents of seasoning packet, soup mix, water and butter. Pour over chicken. Cover and bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts :

PORCINI ROASTED CHICKEN



Porcini Roasted Chicken image

Roasted chicken gets a woody, earthy hit from a packet of dried wild mushrooms

Provided by danthemaneats

Time 1h20m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 190C (170C Fan).
  • To prepare the chicken use your fingers to seperate the skin away from the breast meat, starting at the neck end and being sure not to pierce the skin.
  • Blitz the dried porcini to a fine powder in a coffee/spice grinder (or failing that in a food processor/blender). Beat into the softened butter to form a smooth paste. Push this mixture underneath the skin of the chicken and spread the remainder over the outside. Season the inside of the cavity well with salt and stuff with the lemon quarters.
  • Place on a wire rack over a roasting tin. Roast for approximately 1 hour until the juices run clear when a skewer is inserted into the fat part of the thigh. Rest for 15-20 minutes before serving.

CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE



Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole image

A creamy chicken, wild rice, and mushroom casserole. This elegant, tasty recipe may be made in advance and baked right before company arrives! It's a real family favorite! Serve with French-style green beans or broccoli, fruit salad and French bread. That's all you need.

Provided by KITKATY

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 pounds bone-in chicken breast halves, with skin
1 cup water
1 cup dry white wine
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 onion, sliced
1 cup chopped celery
2 (6 ounce) packages long grain and wild rice mix
1 (16 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 cup sour cream
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts in a large pot with water, wine, salt, curry powder, onion, and celery. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour. Remove from heat, strain (reserving broth), and refrigerate to cool. Remove chicken meat from bone, and cut into bite size pieces.
  • Prepare the rice mix according to package directions. Replace the specified amount of liquid with the same amount of the reserved broth.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl combine the chicken, rice, and mushrooms. Blend in the sour cream and soup. Spoon into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 87.7 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 33.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 1325.8 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

RICE AND WHEAT BERRY PILAF WITH BABY SPINACH



Rice and Wheat Berry Pilaf with Baby Spinach image

Categories     Berry     Rice     Side     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Low/No Sugar     Spinach     Fall     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup wheat berries*
5 3/4 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup basmati rice**
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 6-ounce package baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Place wheat berries in heavy medium saucepan. Add enough cold water to saucepan to cover wheat berries by 3 inches. Let stand overnight. Drain.
  • Bring 4 cups water, wheat berries and 3/4 teaspoon salt to boil in same saucepan. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until wheat berries are tender but still slightly firm to bite, about 1 hour. Drain.
  • Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add rice and garlic; stir 1 minute. Stir in remaining 1 3/4 cups water and 3/4 teaspoon salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until liquid is almost absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Add spinach and cooked wheat berries; stir until spinach wilts and wheat berries are heated through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
  • *Also called hard wheat berries. Available at most natural foods stores.
  • **Available at Indian markets and many supermarkets.

CONTEST-WINNING CHICKEN WILD RICE CASSEROLE



Contest-Winning Chicken Wild Rice Casserole image

While this special chicken and wild rice casserole is perfect for a company dinner, it's so good that I often make it for everyday family meals. We think it is very nice served with some crusty rolls or French bread. -Elizabeth Tokariuk, Lethbridge, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small onion, chopped
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half cream
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
4 cups cooked wild rice
2 jars (4-1/2 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/3 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in broth; bring to a boil. Boil and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in the cream, chicken, rice, mushrooms, pimientos and parsley; heat through. , Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 878mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

WILD RICE CHICKEN DINNER



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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

2 packages (8.8 ounces each) ready-to-serve long grain and wild rice
2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen French-style green beans, thawed
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
2 cans (8 ounces each) sliced water chestnuts, drained
2/3 cup chopped onion
2 jars (4 ounces each) sliced pimientos, drained
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon pepper
6 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup slivered almonds, divided

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.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the cooking process.
  • Choose High-Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the flavor of your dish. Look for fresh, organic ingredients whenever possible.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Pan: When searing the chicken, make sure you don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly and will result in steamed chicken rather than seared chicken.
  • Cook the Rice and Wheat Berries Properly: Follow the instructions on the package for cooking the rice and wheat berries. Make sure they are cooked through before adding them to the skillet.
  • Season Generously: Don't be afraid to season your dish generously with salt and pepper. This will help to bring out the flavors of the ingredients.

Conclusion:

This Porcini Chicken with Wild Rice and Wheat Berries is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is seared until golden brown and then braised in a flavorful sauce made with porcini mushrooms, white wine, and chicken broth. The rice and wheat berries add a nutty flavor and texture to the dish. This recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.

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