Jul 14 2026
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Chicken Wild Rice Recipe

Inspired by Little Oven
Time1h 10m
Serves4

(Wednesday’s and Saturday’s)

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Seasonings

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Dice the onion, carrots, and celery into small pieces. Mince the garlic cloves and set aside.

  2. 2

    Rinse the Wild Rice

    In a fine mesh strainer, rinse the wild rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.

  2. 4

    Add Garlic

    Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 5

    Cook the Chicken

    Push the vegetables to the side of the pot and add the chicken breasts. Brown the chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side.

  4. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the rinsed wild rice, chicken broth, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf to the pot. Stir everything together.

  5. 7

    Simmer

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.

Finishing Touches

  1. 8

    Shred the Chicken

    Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine.

  2. 9

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove the bay leaf and stir in chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm.

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