Crock Pot Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

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Crock Pot Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

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Crock Pot Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

½ onionchopped

1 carrotchopped into 1/2" chunks

1 stalk celerychopped into 1/2" chunks

3 cloves garlic garlic powderminced

1 tbsp fresh thymechopped

1 ½ cups wild rice blend not quick cooking wild rice; rinsed well

16 ounces mushroom bisque

2 cups reduced sodium chicken stock

1 tbsp coconut aminos sub with soy sauce, tamari or Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp dijon mustard

2 boneless skinless chicken breastsseasoned with salt and black pepper

1 bay leaf optional

1 tbsp olive oil

8 ounces baby bella mushroomsstemmed and sliced

saltto taste

black pepperto taste

Instructions

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Instructions

Grease the inside of the crockpot with cooking spray or oil. Place the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, thyme and rinsed wild rice in the crock pot.

Whisk together the portabella mushroom bisque, chicken stock, coconut aminos and dijon mustard in a medium bowl until combined, then pour over the wild rice mixture in the crock pot and stir well.

Submerge the chicken breasts in the liquid and top with the bay leaf. Cover the Crock Pot and cook on high for 2 1/2 – 3 1/2 hours or until the chicken is tender enough to shred easily and the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid. I recommend checking for doneness after 2 1/2 hours as all crock pots vary. Turn off the crock pot and discard the bay leaf. Place the chicken on a cutting board and shred.

Heat the 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the mushrooms and cook until the liquid has evaporated and the mushrooms are tender, about 5-6 minutes.

Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot along with the mushrooms and parmesan cheese, and stir gently until combined. Taste and season as necessary. Serve with additional parmesan cheese as desired and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Sear Your Chicken First 🍗
Quickly sear the chicken breasts in olive oil before adding to the slow cooker to develop a golden crust and lock in flavors, elevating the dish from basic to restaurant-quality.
Toast the Wild Rice Blend 🌾
Lightly toast the dry wild rice in a pan for 2-3 minutes before adding it to the crock pot to enhance its nutty flavor and prevent mushiness during the long cook.
Bloom Your Aromatics 🧅
Sauté the celery, carrot, and onion in olive oil with garlic for 3-4 minutes before adding to the slow cooker to caramelize and deepen their flavor complexity.
Layer Ingredients Strategically 📚
Place harder vegetables on the bottom, rice in the middle, and chicken on top so everything cooks evenly and the chicken stays moist without overcooking.
Finish with Fresh Thyme 🌿
Remove bay leaf and stir in fresh thyme leaves during the last 15 minutes of cooking to preserve their bright, aromatic qualities rather than losing them to the long simmer.