4.25 from 8 votes

One Pot Chicken with Wild Rice

One pot chicken with wild rice is a wholesome, flavorful meal made with tender chicken, earthy rice, and cozy herbs.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 4 cups COOKED wild rice , white rice, or brown rice
  • 1 tbs butter
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 tbs minced garlic
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • ½ cup half and half
  • 1 cup shredded Colby jack cheese

Instructions 

  • To a large pot or Dutch oven on the stove over medium heat add in the butter and olive oil. Once the butter has melted, add in the chicken and mix in half of all the seasonings, stir and cook the chicken until it is about 70% of the way cooked through.
  • Now add in the shredded carrots, minced, garlic, remaining seasonings, frozen peas, and cooked wild rice. Stir this together and let the chicken cook completely through at this point once the chicken has cooked through add in the half and half, and cheese stir well and let the cheese melt down serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 786mg | Potassium: 711mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5153IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 243mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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1 Comment

  1. Chey says:

    4 stars

    I thought the wild rice was really overpowering with the seasonings so I would make it again with regular rice or maybe quinoa. Otherwise it was good