"Herb-seasoned wild rice, veggies, cranberries, pecans, and chicken thighs make this dump-and-bake wild rice pilaf a cozy one-pan dinner!..."
INGREDIENTS
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6 boneless skinless chicken thighs ((about 1 ½ - 2 lbs. total))
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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Kosher salt and ground black pepper, (to taste)
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¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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4 cloves garlic, (grated or minced)
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon dried rosemary
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½ teaspoon dried sage
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2 (6 ounce) packages Uncle Ben's Original Long Grain & Wild Rice mix
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2 stalks celery, (finely diced)
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2 large carrots, (peeled and grated)
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1 small yellow onion, (finely diced)
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1 (8 ounce) container sliced baby portobella mushrooms
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½ cup sweetened dried cranberries ((such as Craisins))
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4 cups low-sodium chicken broth ((or use water for a lower sodium dish))
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2 tablespoons salted butter, (cut into small cubes)
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½ cup chopped toasted pecans
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Garnish: chopped fresh parsley, thyme, or other herbs