Best 6 Creamy Chicken Cranberry Pecan Wild Rice Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing creamy chicken cranberry pecan wild rice dish, a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds. Succulent chicken breast, bathed in a creamy sauce infused with tangy cranberries and nutty pecans, is nestled atop a bed of fluffy wild rice, creating a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. This exquisite dish is not only a feast for the senses but also a nutritious and satisfying meal.

Our comprehensive guide includes three additional delectable recipes to elevate your culinary repertoire: a creamy chicken and wild rice soup, a hearty chicken and wild rice casserole, and a flavorful chicken wild rice skillet. Each recipe offers a unique twist on the classic combination of chicken and wild rice, ensuring that you have a variety of options to satisfy your cravings.

Whether you're seeking a comforting soup on a chilly day, a hearty casserole for a family gathering, or a quick and easy skillet meal for a busy weeknight, our collection of recipes has something for every occasion. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as you explore the diverse flavors and textures of these exceptional dishes.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY CHICKEN AND WILD RICE



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Tender chicken is baked in a sweet-tart cranberry sauce for this elegant entree. This chicken is delicious, and it's so easy to prepare and I love that I can do other things while it bakes. -Evelyn Lewis, Independence, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1-1/2 cups hot water
1 package (6.2 ounces) fast-cooking long grain and wild rice mix
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place chicken in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a bowl, mix hot water, rice mix and contents of seasoning packet; pour around chicken. , In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; pour over chicken. Bake, covered, until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 35-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 592mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

CREAMY CHICKEN & CRANBERRY-PECAN WILD RICE



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Recipe as published in Kraft Food & Family magazine. As these are many of our favorite flavors I thought I would post this. This is a very pretty presentation as well and would be great to serve to company.

Provided by CindiJ

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
6 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 lb)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted
6 green onions, sliced, divided
1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend, side dish prepared as directed on package
1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
6 ounces Philadelphia Cream Cheese, cubed

Steps:

  • Mix flour, thyme and pepper; coat chicken with flour mixture. Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken to skillet, cook 5-7 minutes on each side or until cook through (165 degree).
  • Stir cranberries, pecans and 1/3 cup of the onions into cooked rice; spoon onto serving platter. Remove chicken from skillet, reserving drippings in skillet. Place chicken over rice mixture; cover to keep warm.
  • Add broth to skillet; stir to break up browned bits from bottom of skillet. Add cream cheese; cook 2-3 minutes or until cream cheese is melted and sauce starts to thicken, stirring constantly with wire whisk.
  • Spoon some of the sauce over each chicken piece and and garnish with reserved onions.
  • Serve remaining sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.3, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 106.8, Sodium 230.7, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2, Protein 28.2

CREAMY CHICKEN & CRANBERRY-PECAN WILD RICE



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The chicken and rice skillet you cook on weeknights gets upgraded with cranberries and pecans to deliver a weekend dish that wows.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 35m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pkg. (6 oz.) long-grain & wild rice side dish
2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. each dried thyme leaves and black pepper
6 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1-1/2 lb.)
2 Tbsp. oil
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
6 green onions, sliced, divided
1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
6 oz. (3/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed

Steps:

  • Cook rice mix as directed on package. Meanwhile, mix flour, thyme and pepper; use to coat chicken. Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 5 to 6 min. on each side or until done (165ºF).
  • Stir cranberries, nuts and 1/3 cup onions into cooked rice; spoon onto platter. Remove chicken from skillet, reserving drippings in skillet. Place chicken over rice mixture; cover to keep warm.
  • Add broth to skillet; stir to scrape up browned bits from bottom of skillet. Add cream cheese; cook on medium heat 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is melted and sauce is thickened, stirring constantly with whisk. Spoon half the sauce over chicken; sprinkle with remaining onions. Serve remaining sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 70 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

ORANGE PECAN WILD RICE (INA GARTEN B2B SIDE DISH)



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This is a recipe from Ina Garten's Back to Basics 2008 cookbook. It is a warm side dish that combines rice, fruit flavors butter and ground black pepper for a flavorful accompaniment to meat or stand alone. Note: don't let it get crunchy, the rice should be tender. if you need help with toasting pecans look at How to Toast Pecans Recipe#2688 It is a combination of a cold salad she made in her store Barefoot Contessa and a warm party dish of her own recipe collection to make the best of both. Unique and fun! Enjoy! ChefDLH

Provided by ChefDLH

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup wild rice
1 1/4 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
kosher salt
1 cup green seedless grape, halved
1/2 cup scallion, sliced in rounds, white and light green parts (2 scallions)
1 cup pecan halves, toasted and coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the rice, chicken stock, 1 1/4 cups water, 1 tablespoon butter, and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover the pot and lower the heat to simmer ( she pulls the pan halfway off the burner) and cook for about 1 hour, until the rice is tender and the grains begin to burst open. Stir the rice occasionally while it's cooking, scraping the bottom of the pan to prevent it from sticking. Turn off the heat, and allow the rice to steam for about 5 minutes.
  • Stir the remaining tablespoon of butter into the rice, then add the grapes, scallions, pecans, orange zest, orange juice, 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper and toss. Taste for seasonings and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.7, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 11.7, Sodium 76, Carbohydrate 30.3, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 6.9, Protein 7.2

CRANBERRY WILD RICE



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a great side dish for roast chicken or beef, this can also be used as a stuffing. this recipe is from a taste of home

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup wild rice
1/2 cup brown rice
3 tablespoons butter
3 onions, sliced
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup toasted pecans
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • in a saucepan combine chicken stock and rices, bring to a boil, then simmer, covered for 45 minutes meanwhile melt butter in a skillet and add onionsand sugar.
  • cook at medium for a few minutes until liquid is absorbed, then turn heat to low and carmelize the onions slowly, for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally stir in dried cranberries and cover, cooking on low for 10 minutes or until cranberries plump up add rice to a medium bowl, add onion mixture and toasted pecans.
  • season with salt& pepper to taste.

CRANBERRY WILD RICE



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Nuts are a wonderful source of protein and nutrition so I look for ways to add them to all of my dishes. The addition of cranberries in this recipe makes it perfect for fall.-Dawn Bryant, Thedford, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups water
3/4 cup uncooked wild rice
1 small red onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 50-60 minutes or until rice is tender., In a large skillet, saute the onion, cranberries and thyme in oil until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain rice if needed; stir in onion mixture and pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Whenever possible, use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. This is especially important for the cranberries and pecans.
  • Toast the Pecans: Toasting the pecans will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant. You can toast them in a pan on the stovetop or in the oven.
  • Cook the Chicken Thoroughly: Make sure the chicken is cooked all the way through before serving. You can check this by using a meat thermometer to ensure that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
  • Don't Overcook the Rice: Wild rice can easily become overcooked, so be careful not to cook it for too long. It should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it.

Conclusion:

This creamy chicken cranberry pecan wild rice is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The combination of flavors and textures is sure to please everyone at the table. Serve it with a side of roasted vegetables or a simple salad for a complete meal. This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. If you have some cooked chicken on hand, simply shred it and add it to the recipe. You can also use a rotisserie chicken for an even easier meal. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and flavorful wild rice, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your household. Give it a try tonight!

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