Chicken Wild Rice Skillet

This hearty, satisfying, one-pan meal is perfect for the cold winter months. Tip: The wild rice takes a while to cook; make it the day before for quicker meal prep, or simply use a rice cooker!


SERVINGS

6-8

PREP TIME

1 hr 30 min

COOK TIME

30 min

Ingredients

  • 1
    cup wild rice
  • 4
    cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1
    tablespoon Lunds & Byerlys Poultry Seasoning
  • 6
    tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1/2
    cup sliced shallots
  • 1
    medium red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
  • pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2
    (10 ounce) packages L&B Garlic Mushroom Soup, thawed
  • 1/2
    teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 3/4
    cup sliced almonds, toasted, divided
  • 1/2
    cup Japanese-style panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2
    cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 2
    tablespoons minced flat leaf parsley

Directions

  1. 1

    Using a strainer, rinse wild rice under running water. In a saucepan, bring wild rice, chicken broth and poultry seasoning to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 45 to 55 minutes. Drain any excess liquid. You can also cook the wild rice in a rice cooker.

  2. 2

    In large skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium high heat. Sauté shallots and red bell pepper 4 to 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl.

  3. 3

    Slice chicken breasts crosswise into ½-inch thick strips. Add to skillet and cook over medium-high, adding another 1 to 2 tablespoons butter or oil if needed; season with salt and pepper. Cook chicken fully, about 8 to 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Return shallot mixture to skillet; stir in soup, crushed red pepper and wild rice. Bring to a boil; stir in ½ cup almonds.

  5. 5

    In a separate bowl, melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Stir in panko, Parmesan and parsley. Sprinkle mixture over chicken-wild rice mixture.

  6. 6

    Bake in skillet at 350 F oven until bubbly and topping is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.