Description
Cozy Chicken & Wild Rice Bake is the ultimate comfort food, bringing together tender chicken and nutty wild rice in a creamy, flavorful dish. Perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings, this easy-to-make bake will warm your heart and delight your taste buds. With its stunning presentation and delicious aromas, it’s sure to impress family and friends. Enjoy a bowl of this comforting meal that turns simple ingredients into a gourmet experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced onions
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a large baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the chicken breasts on both sides in olive oil until golden, then remove from skillet.
- Sauté the onions, carrots, and celery in the same skillet until softened (about 5 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, soy sauce, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Layer the wild rice in the bottom of the baking dish, place browned chicken on top, then pour the sauce over everything.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 45 minutes; remove foil for the last 10 minutes to achieve a golden finish.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving with freshly grated Parmesan on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of bake (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg