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Chicken-Wild Rice Casserole with Dried Cherries

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  • Prep 18 min
  • Total 4 hr 20 min
  • Servings 8
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Check out this hearty chicken and rice casserole - perfect for a slow cooked flavorful dinner.
Updated Sep 24, 2015
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked wild rice
  • 1/3 cup dried cherries or cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon instant chopped onion
  • 1 cup baby-cut carrots
  • 2 medium stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces (1 cup)
  • 1 cup chunky applesauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 chicken drumsticks, skin removed (about 2 pounds)
  • 8 chicken thighs, skin removed (about 2 pounds)
  • 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed beefy mushroom soup
  • 1 can (14 ounces) chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves

Steps

  • 1
    Mix wild rice, cherries, onion, carrots, celery, applesauce and salt in 6-quart slow cooker. Arrange chicken drumsticks and thighs over rice mixture. Pour soup over chicken; pour broth over all. Sprinkle thyme on chicken.
  • 2
    Cover and cook on high heat setting 4 to 6 hours or until wild rice is tender.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    It's worth taking a few extra minutes to remove the skin from the drumsticks and thighs. The skin doesn't brown during cooking, so it won't enhance the appearance of the dish.
  • tip 2
    This casserole is a great recipe to make for the holidays. The chunky applesauce and dried cherries or cranberries add a sweet and tart flavor. Parmesan cheese and toasted almonds are a natural with wild rice and chicken. Sprinkle a bit of both over the top of this comfort-food casserole.

Nutrition

390 Calories, 9g Total Fat, 35g Protein, 42g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
390
Calories from Fat
80
Total Fat
9g
Saturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
95mg
Sodium
710mg
Total Carbohydrate
42g
Dietary Fiber
4g
Protein
35g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
3 Starch;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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