Chicken Wild Rice Casserole With Dried Cherries Food

CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE

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.

CREAMY BAKED CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE

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.

CLASSIC CHICKEN AND WILD RICE HOTDISH

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.

CONTEST-WINNING CHICKEN WILD RICE CASSEROLE

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.

CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE

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.

CHICKEN-WILD RICE SALAD WITH DRIED CHERRIES

Steps:

• Cook rice mix as directed on package, omitting butter. On large cookie sheet, spread rice evenly in thin layer. Let stand 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cool.
• Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix chicken, apple, bell pepper, celery, apricots and cherries. In small bowl, mix soy sauce, water, sugar and vinegar until sugar is dissolved.
• Add rice and soy sauce mixture to apple mixture; toss gently until coated. Add peanuts; toss gently.

CHICKEN-WILD RICE CASSEROLE WITH DRIED CHERRIES

Steps:

• Mix wild rice, cherries, onion, carrots, celery, applesauce and salt in 6-quart slow cooker. Arrange chicken drumsticks and thighs over rice mixture. Pour soup over chicken; pour broth over all. Sprinkle thyme on chicken.
• Cover and cook on high heat setting 4 to 6 hours or until wild rice is tender.

WILD RICE WITH CHERRIES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, add the stock, wild rice and salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and is beginning to split, about 30 to 40 minutes. Drain of any excess liquid and fold in the cherries, nuts and parsley. Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary. Transfer the rice to a serving bowl and serve.

WILD RICE & CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350*.
• Mix all ingredients together including seasoning packet from rice.
• Place in ungreased 2 qt casserole dish.
• Cover and bake 45-50 minutes or until rice is tender.
• STIR HALFWAY THROUGH COOKING.
• Uncover and bake 10-15 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed.

WILD RICE - CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Prepare rice according to package directions.
• Combine prepared rice,chicken, beans, soup, mayo,onions, chestnuts and pimento.
• Spoon into lightly greased 2 1/2 quart casserole dish.
• Cover and bake at 350°F for 25- 30 minutes or until bubbly.
• If desired sprinkle shredded cheese on top and return to oven, uncovered, until cheese is melted (2-3 minutes).

CHEESY CHICKEN & WILD RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook rice mix according to package directions.
• Saute onion seasoning blend in butter in skillet until tender.
• Combine all ingredients and bake (uncovered) in 1-1/2-quart casserole at 350 degrees F until hot throughout, 30-40 minutes.

WILD RICE-CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Prepare rice mix according to package directions.
• While rice is cooking, cook onion and celery in butter until tender.
• Stir in soup, sour cream, wine, and curry.
• Stir in chicken and cooked rice.
• Turn into a 2 quart casserole or a 12x7x2 inch baking dish.
• Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes.
• Stir before serving.

WILD RICE CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Prepare the rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute the onion, almonds and parsley in butter for 4-5 minutes or until onion is tender and almonds are lightly toasted., In a large bowl, combine the flour, milk, broth, salt and pepper until smooth. Stir in the chicken, rice and vegetables., Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish (mixture will be thin). Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.

FAVORITE CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Prepare rice according to package directions; set aside.
• Saute onion, celery and water chestnuts in butter until tender.
• In a very large bowl, combine rice, onion mixture, 3 cups cheese, chicken, soup, sour cream, milk, salt and pepper.
• Pour into a lightly greased 15x10 inch baking dish or 4 qt casserole.
• Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
• Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese and bake 5 minutes.

CHICKEN WILD RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook the rice according to package directions, omitting butter; set aside. , In a large saucepan, combine the cornstarch, salt, pepper, milk and broth until smooth. Add onion and butter. Bring to boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , In a 2-qt. baking dish, combine the chicken, pimientos, parsley, sauce and reserved rice. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

CRANBERRY CHICKEN AND WILD RICE

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.

SUPER VEGGIE CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Place carrots in a microwave-safe bowl. Add 1 tablespoon water. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; poke holes in wrap to vent. Microwave on High for 1 minute. Drain.
• Combine chicken, rice and contents of seasoning packet, carrots, mushrooms, onion, peas, and spinach in a bowl. Stir in broth and soup. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Cover with foil.
• Bake, covered, 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake until hot and bubbling, about 45 more minutes. Top with shredded cheese just before casserole is done.