Wholesome Chicken Wild Rice Bowl
A comforting and nutritious Chicken Wild Rice Bowl that brings warmth and nostalgia to your dining table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Wild rice (or brown rice/quinoa)
- Button mushrooms (or shiitake/cremini)
- Fresh spinach (or kale/Swiss chard)
- Yellow or white onion
- Garlic, minced
- Olive oil (or avocado oil/butter)
- Broth (chicken or vegetable)
- Salt & pepper
- Lemon juice (or lime juice/apple cider vinegar)
Instructions
- Prepare the wild rice by rinsing it under cold water, then combine with broth in a saucepan and simmer for 40-45 minutes.
- Cook the chicken in a skillet with olive oil for 6-8 minutes per side until golden.
- Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic in the same skillet for 2 minutes until fragrant, then add mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Combine the cooked wild rice, sautéed veggies, and sliced chicken in a bowl, drizzling with lemon juice before tossing together.
Notes
This dish is versatile; feel free to add your favorite spices or adjust ingredients based on personal preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken wild rice, healthy bowl, comfort food, family recipe