Description
Dive into the essence of fall with the Rustic Chicken and Wild Rice with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Mushrooms. This dish combines hearty flavors and comforting textures, creating a perfect symphony on your plate. The blend of smoky chicken, nutty wild rice, and caramelized sweet potatoes, complemented by the deep, earthy tones of mushrooms, delivers a satisfying and nourishing meal ideal for any autumn evening.
Ingredients
Wild rice:
3 cups water
1 cup wild rice, uncooked
Sweet potatoes:
1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1-inch dice (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, leaves only
Chicken:
1.5 lb chicken thighs, skinless, boneless
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, leaves only
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
Other ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 oz portobello mushrooms, chopped (1 large)
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken stock
4 tablespoons butter
Instructions
Cook wild rice on the stovetop: Rinse wild rice well. Combine wild rice and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook according to package instructions, about 45 minutes.
Roast sweet potatoes: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and fresh thyme on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes.
Sear chicken and mushrooms: Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, and thyme. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and chicken thighs. Cook for 5 minutes without moving to sear. Flip and continue to cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add additional olive oil, portobello mushrooms, and garlic. Cook until softened.
Assembly: Return cooked wild rice to the skillet with mushrooms and garlic. Add chicken stock and butter. Stir to combine and heat through. Mix in roasted sweet potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Return chicken to skillet. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
Nutrition
- Calories: 600