Albert Lea Houseware Chicken & Wild Rice Bake
A hearty one-dish meal featuring tender chicken and earthy wild rice, perfect for estate sale-inspired cooking. This american-inspired one pot ready in about 75 minutes pairs boneless chicken thighs, wild rice blend, chicken broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 610 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1 medium onion
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Pat 1 lb boneless chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Step 2: Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion (1 medium) and cook for 5 minutes until translucent.
- Step 3: Stir in 1 cup diced carrots, 1/2 cup diced celery, and 1 tsp dried thyme, cooking for 3 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Step 4: Add 1 cup wild rice blend and 2 cups chicken broth, stirring to combine. Nestle 1 lb chicken thighs on top, skin-side up.
- Step 5: Cover skillet with foil and bake for 45 minutes until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender, then remove foil and bake uncovered for 10 minutes to brown the top.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Albert Lea Houseware Chicken & Wild Rice Bake take to make?
Total time is about 75 minutes (20 min prep + 55 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Albert Lea Houseware Chicken & Wild Rice Bake?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep boneless chicken thighs from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Albert Lea Houseware Chicken & Wild Rice Bake?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Albert Lea Houseware Chicken & Wild Rice Bake for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Albert Lea Houseware Chicken & Wild Rice Bake?
American one pot like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Absolutely wonderful.
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Simple and delicious.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
