Best 3 Wild Rice And Asparagus Chicken Breasts Recipes

Wild rice and asparagus chicken breasts is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. This dish is made with a combination of wild rice, asparagus, chicken breasts, and a creamy sauce. The wild rice and asparagus provide a nutty flavor and a crunchy texture, while the chicken breasts add a lean protein source to the meal. The creamy sauce binds all of the ingredients together and creates a flavorful and satisfying dish.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

ASPARAGUS-STUFFED CHICKEN ROLLS

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With its pretty presentation and sensational flavors, this rich asparagus stuffed chicken makes any meal feel special. -Louise Ambrose, Kingston, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

8 fresh asparagus spears
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 fresh sage leaves
2 slices provolone cheese (1 ounce each)
2 slices deli ham (3/4 ounce each)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth

Steps:

In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry., Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Spread mustard over one side of each chicken breast. Down the center of each, place two sage leaves, a cheese slice, ham slice and four asparagus spears. Fold chicken over asparagus; secure with toothpicks., Place flour and egg in separate shallow bowls. In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Dip chicken in the flour, egg, then bread crumb mixture., In a large skillet, brown chicken on all sides in butter and oil. Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Add wine to skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Pour over chicken. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Discard toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 182mg cholesterol, Sodium 861mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 46g protein.

BAKED SWISS CHICKEN

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Canned soup, white wine, Swiss cheese and crushed croutons dress up the chicken breasts in this elegant entree. Ideal for unexpected guests, it requires only a few ingredients. The creamy sauce is excellent with garlic mashed potatoes or rice. -Beverly Roberge, Bristol, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
6 slices Swiss cheese
1 cup crushed seasoned croutons

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Place chicken in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine soup and wine; pour over chicken. Top with cheese and sprinkle with croutons. , Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 35-40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 614mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

CONTEST-WINNING CHICKEN WILD RICE CASSEROLE

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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

Ingredients

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.

Tips:

To save time, use pre-cooked wild rice or frozen asparagus.
If you don't have chicken breasts, you can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead.
If you don't have white wine, you can use chicken broth instead.
Serve the chicken breasts over a bed of cooked wild rice.
Garnish the chicken breasts with fresh parsley or chives.

Conclusion:

Wild rice and asparagus chicken breasts is a healthy and delicious meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a light and healthy meal or a more hearty and satisfying dish, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook chicken breasts, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!