Creamy Baked Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

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After telling my husband about this recipe, he insisted we make it that night! I switched a couple ingredients based on what I had on hand. I had dried cranberries and used them, and I also used skim milk instead of heavy cream. It turned out pretty good, but I also used less butter, so I think it needed a little extra salt to compensate. Overall, we loved the combination of flavors, like cinnamon and mushrooms! Sounds weird but it was great. Thanks Sunny for a great one!

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Just curious because this recipe sounds to die for, but if you used half and half would you have to add some flour? It wouldn't reduce and thicken like the heavy cream would it? One reviewer did it with both. Just wondering how to lighten it a bit. Although splurging occaisionaly doesn't hurt.

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It looked so good when Sunny was making the receipt I decided to make it on Sunday. It turned out extremly good. I didn't have any cranberries and I substitued with blueberries. I recommend this receipt to everyone..Thanks Sunny....

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Here are the rules for this recipe:

1. Take your time. This dish takes more than one pan and multi-tasking skills are a good thing with this recipe.
2. Get organized. Have all the ingredients measured and ready to go because it all comes together rather quickly once you get started.
3. I recommend following the recipe before improvising and adding your own touch. The rosemary in the fruit topping is a key ingredient. Use freshly chopped rosemary.
4. Grab a glass of wine and enjoy taking your time and preparing this dish. You may need to walk a couple of miles to burn the calories (cream and butter but this is by far one of the best comfort foods I have ever tasted.

This is well worth the time and effort. Makes terrific leftovers and/or a lunch portion for work the next day.

BTW, in Dallas, cranberries are out of season. so I used frozen bing cherries and it was awesome.

Sunny - Thank you for such a rich, warm and comforting dish. This now is on my top five comfort foods.

Enjoy!

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My first time making a dish from any tv show. I have to say this was extremely tasty. My husband and kids already can't wait for me to make this again. I followed the recipe as written. Loved the cranberrys too.

Robin

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i saw sunny's show yesterday morning and had to make this recipe! i changed a few things (don't like mushrooms and used a mix with heavy whipping cream and half and half. it was amazing! everyone took home left overs and had seconds! thanks sunny!

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I'm not a big casserole fan but after watching Sunny make this today I had to give it a try. Delicious! Love the tangy bite from the cranberries. Never would've thought of that for a topping. Perfect for pot-luck at church or to make for a dinner with friends. Agree with previous posts about letting the cream thicken the sauce. LOVE that Sunny's recipes are original and she seems to have so much fun cooking.

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Just me and the Hubby for dinner tonight... cold and rainy outside, wasn't sure what to make for dinner.... Thanks Sunny! I had leftover roasted chicken breast and fresh herbs in the fridge, wild rice in the pantry, and canberries in the freezer. Sounded delicious!

Since I already had chicken breast in the fridge, I cooked the rice with chicken broth. I also 1/8th my mushrooms instead of 1/4'd just so they weren't so big. I wanted them to be about the same size as my chicken chunks. I would also add more mushrooms next time - only because I love them so much and they add a wondeful meaty texture. I used creamini's... my favorite. Make sure you really give the cream a chance to reduce. Ths will make the sauce thick and delicious... not too runny.. I portioned out a serving for (2 in a cassarole dish & topped with just some of the cranberry topping. I vaccuum sealed the remainder of the chicken & rice in one package, & the cranberries in another. I will save these for a busy weeknight when I don' have time to make something from scratch for the family.

My husband gave it 4 out of 5 Stars... not becuase it lacked in taste - he LOVED it , but it is so heavy in cream and cheese (and unfortunately fat.... but every once in a while thats okay with us!

Kirsten
Eugene, OR

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I used a mix of Wild and Brown rice. The Market DID NOT have wild rice in stock. As a side had Long Beans. IT was so good!

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I also substituted white rice and crasins, as this was what I had in my pantry. The consistency appeared to watery when I mixed it and put it in the oven, however, it came out creamy and yummy!