Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing stuffed chicken legs, a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds. This dish combines the succulent juiciness of chicken legs with a delectable filling of wild rice, earthy mushrooms, aromatic herbs, and a hint of zesty lemon. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, making this dish a true masterpiece. The accompanying recipes offer variations to suit your preferences, including a tantalizing creamy mushroom sauce and a refreshing lemon-herb dressing. Embark on this culinary adventure and elevate your dining experience to new heights.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
MUSHROOM CHICKEN WITH WILD RICE
Fix chicken dinner in a snap with this simple recipe. It warms you up, head to toe. -Cindy Cothern, Nampa, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Spread rice in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Place chicken over rice., In a small bowl, whisk soup, sour cream, water and sherry until blended; stir in mushrooms. Pour over chicken. Bake, covered, 30 minutes., Sprinkle cheese over top. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until light golden brown and a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 1079mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
WILD RICE WITH MUSHROOMS
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large saucepot over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the rice and toast while stirring until it begins to smell nutty, about 1 minute. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover and cook on low until the water is absorbed, about 40 minutes.
- While the rice is cooking, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon butter along with the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the button mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms and thyme and cook, stirring often until they begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, season with salt and pepper and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute more.
- When the rice is cooked, fluff with a fork and gently fold in the mushrooms. Add to a serving bowl and sprinkle with the parsley before serving.
CHICKEN WITH WILD MUSHROOMS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and sprinkle both sides liberally with salt and pepper. Place 1/2 cup flour in a bowl and dredge the chicken in the flour. In a large (12-inch) ovenproof pot such as Le Creuset, heat the oil. Add the chicken in three batches (don't crowd them!) and brown lightly over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken to a plate and continue until all the chicken is browned.
- Add the whole garlic cloves, mushrooms, and thyme to the pot and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the sherry and cook for 1 minute, scraping up the brown bits. Add the minced garlic and cook for 2 more minutes. Add the wine, chicken stock, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and bring to a simmer. Add the chicken (large pieces first), cover, and place in the middle of the oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through (about 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer).
- Remove the chicken to a bowl and discard the thyme. With a fork, mash together the butter and 1/4 cup flour and add it to the sauce. Simmer, stirring constantly, over medium heat for 5 minutes, until slightly thickened. Season to taste (it should be highly seasoned), put the chicken back in the sauce, and serve hot.
WILD RICE AND MUSHROOM STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST
Don't Heat up your Kitchen, use the BBQ for this flavourful low fat dish. Serve this with garden fresh veggies and you have a meal.
Provided by Chef Tricia and Pet
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large sauce pan simmer the the rice in broth with the garlic and chopped mushrooms stirring occasionally, until the both is all absorbed and the rice is cooked. About 20 minutes. Add oregano and salt 3/4 of the way through the cooking or at the end.
- Make a slit in the side of the chicken to create a pocket.
- Stuff the chicken with as much of the hot rice mixture as will fit, secure with tooth picks.
- Arrange the skin on the outside of the breasts to look nice. The skin is important to the cooking as this is the only fat in this recipe. If you remove it your chicken may come out dry.
- Sprinkle with your favourite steak spice. You may want to adjust your salt in the rice if your steak spice has allot of salt or you are salt sensitive.
- Place chicken in one side of a hot BBQ.
- Turn the heat off under the chicken and high on the other burners.
- Cook 1/2 hour to 45 minutes, till just cooked. Do not overcook or your chick will be dry.
- Tent chicken with foil when you take it off the BBQ.
- Let sit 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.1, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 93.3, Sodium 1099.2, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 2.7, Protein 39.1
MUSHROOM-RICE STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
Mushroom and rice stuffing turns ordinary chicken breasts into a terrific main dish that folks will remember. Pecans give harvest taste to the moist, tender chicken. -Pat Neu, Gainesville, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute the mushrooms, rice, onion and celery leaves in butter until onion is tender. Add water and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in pecans. , Stuff 1/2 cup of rice mixture under the skin of each chicken breast half. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 23g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 767mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 42g protein.
CHICKEN-STUFFED MUSHROOMS
Mushroom caps filled with a creamy onion, garlic, and diced chicken mixture are baked until piping hot for a crowd-pleasing party appetizer.
Provided by Diamond Crystal Salt
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Diamond Crystal® Salt
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Remove stems from mushrooms, but do not discard. Using a small melon baller, scoop out insides of mushrooms, leaving at least half shell to allow more room for filling. Finely chop mushroom stems and centers.
- Melt butter over medium heat in large skillet. Add onion and garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in chicken, chopped mushrooms, Diamond Crystal® Kosher Salt, and pepper. Cook and stir 3 minutes longer. Blend in flour, cream and 3 tablespoons parsley. Cook and stir until bubbly and thickened. Remove from heat.
- Spoon mixture evenly into mushroom caps. Place in lightly oiled, shallow baking dish. Bake 10 minutes. Top with remaining 2 tablespoons parsley and garnish with mozzarella or Parmesan cheese, if desired. Bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until hot and cheese melts. Garnish with additional parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 73.2 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 1476.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and tools ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
- Choose the right wild rice: There are many different types of wild rice available, so be sure to choose one that you like the taste of. Some popular varieties include black wild rice, brown wild rice, and red wild rice.
- Soak the wild rice: Soaking the wild rice before cooking will help it to cook more evenly and reduce the cooking time. You can soak the rice for 30 minutes or overnight.
- Use a variety of mushrooms: Using a variety of mushrooms will give your stuffing more flavor and texture. Some good options include cremini mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and oyster mushrooms.
- Don't overstuff the chicken legs: Overstuffing the chicken legs will make them difficult to cook evenly. Be sure to leave some room for the stuffing to expand as it cooks.
- Roast the chicken legs at a high temperature: Roasting the chicken legs at a high temperature will help them to brown and crisp up. This will also help to keep the stuffing moist.
- Let the chicken legs rest before serving: Letting the chicken legs rest before serving will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meat. This will make them more tender and flavorful.
Conclusion:
This recipe for chicken legs stuffed with wild rice and mushrooms is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The wild rice and mushrooms give the stuffing a nutty and earthy flavor, while the chicken legs are cooked to perfection. This dish is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
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