Mountain Harvest Chicken and Wild Rice Stew

Experience the heartwarming flavors of the mountains with this Chicken and Wild Rice Mountain Stew. Juicy pieces of chicken meld perfectly with nutty wild rice and a colorful array of mountain vegetables, all simmered together in a fragrant broth. Perfect for chilly nights, this wholesome meal brings comfort and nourishment to your table.
ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced
- 1 cup wild rice, rinsed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup green beans, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
steps
- 1.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 2.
Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- 3.
Stir in diced chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
- 4.
Add carrots, celery, and mushrooms; sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5.
Pour in the chicken broth and water, then bring to a boil.
- 6.
Stir in the wild rice, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- 7.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes or until rice is tender.
- 8.
Add in green beans for the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- 9.
Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.