Chicken Wild Rice Skillet

Chicken and wild rice skillet with mushrooms, carrots, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley in a blue skillet.

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The flavors of fall combine in the most delicious way in this Chicken Wild Rice Skillet. Made easy with rotisserie chicken, mushrooms, and savory herbs, this cozy, comforting dinner comes together in just one skillet.

Prep Time15

Cook Time1

Total Time1 15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 323kcal

Author: Valerie Brunmeier

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
1 cup diced yellow onion
1 cup diced carrots
¾ cup diced celery
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried rosemary lightly crushed with your fingers
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup wild rice blend like Lundberg Wild Blend rice, rinsed and drained
2¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese plus additional for serving
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Heat the olive oil and butter in a large deep skillet or sauté pan with a tight-fitting lid over MEDIUM heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and the moisture has evaporated. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or just until beginning to soften.
Reduce heat to LOW and stir in the garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
Add the rinsed rice and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Whisk the Dijon into the chicken broth and pour it into the skillet. Increase heat as needed to bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce the heat to LOW, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Uncover and stir well.
Stir in the rotisserie chicken, Parmesan, and parsley until the chicken is warmed through. If needed, place the skillet over LOW heat briefly, until the chicken is warmed through.
Taste and season with additional salt and pepper as needed. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

Wild rice blend: I use Lundberg Wild Blend rice , a combination of wild rice and whole-grain brown rice varieties. Be sure to use a wild rice blend with a similar cooking time, as other blends may require different amounts of liquid and cooking times.

Storage: Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and refrigerate promptly for up to 3 to 4 days.

Reheating: Reheat individual portions in the microwave until warmed through, adding a splash of chicken broth or water to moisten the rice, if needed. For larger portions, reheat gently in a covered skillet over LOW heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.

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