This is a delicious, hearty wild rice chicken dinner that’s easy to make! Made with savory herbs, it’s great for serving to family or guests.
This chicken and wild rice recipe is a healthy, dairy free, gluten free comfort food meal. Includes step by step instructions to make this dinner quickly from scratch.
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Winter is officially upon us, and what better way to warm up than with a big pot of homemade chicken and wild rice?
This recipe is easy to make, nutritious, and most importantly – delicious!
If you’re looking for an easy and delicious chicken dish, look no further than this recipe for chicken and wild rice.
It’s perfect for a cozy night in and takes only minutes to prepare.
Plus, it’s full of flavor and healthy goodness.
So give it a try tonight!
Today, I am sharing How To Make Delicious Chicken and Wild Rice.
Come on, I’ll show you.

One of the best things about fall/winter is the comfort food recipes that come along with it.
From pumpkin rolls to beef bourguignon, there’s nothing quite like a belly-warming dish on a chilly day.
This week, we’re featuring one of our favorite recipes: chicken and wild rice.
It’s easy to make, packed with flavor, and perfect for any autumn/winter gathering.
Keep reading for the recipe!
(And be sure to check out our other blog posts for more delicious seasonal dishes.)
What do I Need to Make Delicious Chicken and Wild Rice?

This easy recipe is is ready in no time.
It’s perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. It’s packed with flavor.
You will need: wild rice blend, butter or olive oil, onion, celery, garlic, cream cheese (I use Tofutti dairy free cream cheese), milk (or non dairy milk), chicken broth, Italian seasoning, Salt, pepper, chicken breast, parsley, Carrots and dried cranberries.
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How To Make Delicious Chicken and Wild Rice

In a large pot, on medium high heat, add butter or olive oil, onion, seasonings, garlic, carrots and celery.
Cook vegetables 3-5 minutes.
I love using a bamboo spoon for cooking.
Then add the rice and chicken stock.
Cover. Cook according to package directions.

I shred my carrots in a food processor, it makes it so much easier.

This chicken and wild rice recipe is the perfect solution for a busy weeknight when you want something hearty and tasty, but don’t have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen.
In just minutes, you can have a delicious dish that’s full of flavor and goodness.
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After the rice is cooked.
Stir in the cream cheese, milk and cranberries.
Garnish with parsley or rosemary.
Enjoy!

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This delicious recipe would be great with a Hearty and Delicious Harvest Salad, Roasted Sweet Potato Salad or Spinach Berry Salad Recipe with Sweet Pear Vinaigrette.
Or what about topping off this fabulous meal with Stuffed Baked Apples or a Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Filling.
Yum!
My mouth is watering.

This chicken and wild rice dish is the perfect meal for a cozy night in.
It’s full of flavor and healthy goodness, plus it only takes minutes to prepare.
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Delicious Chicken and Wild Rice
Ingredients
- 2 c Wild Rice Blend
- 2 T butter or olive oil
- 1 T Dried Onion
- 3 Celery stalks, diced
- 1 t Garlic, minced
- 2 pkgs Cream Cheese (I use Tofutti dairy free cream cheese)
- 1/2 c ½ cup milk (or non dairy milk)
- 1/3 c Chicken Broth
- 1 t Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper
- 2 c Chicken breast, cooked and diced
- 1/2 c Carrots, peeled and shredded
- 1 T Fresh parsley or rosemary
Instructions
- In a large pot, on medium high heat, add butter or olive oil, onion, seasonings, garlic, carrots and celery.
- Cook vegetables 3-5 minutes.
- Add the rice and chicken stock.Cover. Cook according to package directions.
- After the rice is cooked.
- Stir in the cream cheese, milk and cranberries.
- Garnish with parsley or rosemary.
- Enjoy!

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Cindy
Thursday 9th of February 2023
This looks yummy Renae!
Renae Frey
Wednesday 15th of February 2023
They really are. Hugs to you.
KariAnne
Thursday 9th of February 2023
This looks delicious! And healthy too! You are amazing, friend!
Happy day! KariAnne
Renae Frey
Wednesday 15th of February 2023
It is a great recipe. Hugs to you.
Nicolle
Thursday 9th of February 2023
Oh Renae this looks delicious!!! Pinned your recipe and going to make for dinner next week!
Renae Frey
Wednesday 15th of February 2023
Awe. Thanks, friend. I really appreciate you.
Heidi
Tuesday 7th of February 2023
This looks so delicious Renae!!! Definitely printing this to make one night for dinner!
Renae Frey
Wednesday 15th of February 2023
How did you like it? Such an easy recipe, right?