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    Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Wild Rice

    Published: Apr 25, 2017 / 44 Comments

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    Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Wild Rice - tastes just like the traditional chicken pot pie but without the crust.   Made on the stove top, in one skillet.  Super easy, no need to fuss with the pie crust. It's gluten free, and it tastes just like the pot pie but without the gluten. Sure winner for the holidays!

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    Chicken Pot Pie Wild Rice - easy, flavorful, creamy, perfect weeknight dinner! Great recipe to make during the holiday season. All the yummy ingredients of a pot pie, but with the wild rice instead. It's a comfort food made completely from scratch, with fresh, whole ingredients, and it's also gluten free!

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    I always liked the idea of a chicken pot pie for dinner, but I don't really like to mess with the pie crust when I am in a hurry to get the dinner on a table, so this recipe works perfectly for me. All the flavors of a chicken pot pie, and no need to mess with the pie crust! It's so delicious, you might want to double the recipe next time!

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    creamy chicken pot pie wild rice
    4.87 from 97 votes

    Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Wild Rice

    Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Wild Rice - tastes just like the chicken pot pie, but without the pie crust.  Everything is made on the stove top in one skillet.  Super easy, no need to fuss with the pie crust. Gluten free dinner!  
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 servings
    Calories per serving 248 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups wild rice uncooked
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 5 garlic cloves minced
    • 2 carrots peeled, finely grated
    • 1 pound chicken breast chopped into small chunks
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 cup green peas frozen type
    • 1 cup half and half
    • ⅓ cup chicken broth
    • ½ cup Parmesan cheese shredded
    • salt to taste

    Instructions 

    • Cook wild rice + ¼ teaspoon and ⅛ teaspoon salt in a large pot of boiling water according to the cooking instructions on the package (usually, wild rice cooks about 45 minutes, so plan accordingly).
    • When wild rice is almost cooked, heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add minced garlic, finely grated carrots, and cook, stirring, for about 1 minute, until carrots start to soften.
    • Add chopped chicken, sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper, and cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
    • Add 1 cup green peas (I used the frozen ones). You can add them either frozen or thawed. Stir them in and mix with chicken-carrot mixture.
    • When the wild rice is done, add cooked wild rice to the skillet with the chicken and mix everything.
    • Add 1 cup half and half, ⅓ cup chicken broth to the skillet with the chicken and rice and bring to boil. Add ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese. Stir, until the cheese has melted, on medium-low heat. Taste and add more salt if needed, about ⅛ teaspoon or ¼ teaspoon more.

    Notes

    What is HALF & HALF? Half and half is the US milk product that combines half milk half cream to form a lighter cream unlike heavy cream. To make 1 cup of half and half, combine ½ cup milk and ½ cup heavy cream or whipping cream.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Wild Rice
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    248
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    7
    g
    11
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    19
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    41
    mg
    14
    %
    Sodium
     
    328
    mg
    14
    %
    Potassium
     
    427
    mg
    12
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    28
    g
    9
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    2
    g
    2
    %
    Protein
     
    17
    g
    34
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    2295
    IU
    46
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    8.3
    mg
    10
    %
    Calcium
     
    104
    mg
    10
    %
    Iron
     
    1.1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    Comments

    1. Eric Doyle

      January 22, 2023 at 7:33 pm

      Wish I would have read the comments before putting everything together. I used 2 cups uncooked rice and ended up with 8 cups cooked, not the 5-6 cups I saw in the comments. Still tastes good, but it's more rice with some chicken less chicken pot pie.

      Reply
      • Julia

        January 30, 2023 at 4:05 pm

        Eric, thank you for giving my recipe a try! 🙂 Glad you liked the flavor!

        Reply
    2. Suzy

      May 30, 2022 at 3:48 pm

      Julia, this looks really good. How many cups of COOKED rice would you say this recipe takes? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Julia

        August 22, 2022 at 9:31 pm

        I would say this recipe will require about 5 or 6 cups of COOKED wild rice.

        Reply
    3. Sharon

      March 02, 2022 at 7:02 pm

      I have made this twice and both times my boys ear it up! Both times I used a Rice a Roni blend with wild rice....the last I sprinkled crispy fried onions on top!....the next time I will use all wild rice ( it just scares me a bit...texture wise)...

      Reply
      • Julia

        March 22, 2022 at 12:41 am

        Sharon - thank you so much for sharing such helpful feedback. Glad the recipe worked well with a Rice a Roni blend with wild rice. Crispy fried onions on top are such a delicious and crunchy addition - love it! 🙂

        Reply
        • Pam

          November 19, 2022 at 6:16 pm

          Very tasty, cut it in half really simple ingredients, I had on hand. Thank

          Reply
          • Julia

            November 20, 2022 at 6:41 pm

            Pam, glad you liked it, and thank you for the 5-star review!

            Reply
            • Rochelle

              January 08, 2023 at 7:53 pm

              Can this be frozen? Or made to be a freezer meal?

            • Julia

              January 22, 2023 at 5:04 pm

              Rochelle, yes, this recipe should freeze well!

    4. Prashmi Khanna

      January 19, 2022 at 2:23 pm

      Hey. Is there a video for this recipe? I can see only sponsored videos on this page.

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 11, 2022 at 9:59 pm

        I don't have a video for this recipe.

        Reply
      • Lisa Connelly

        March 08, 2022 at 6:52 pm

        This is delicious, however 2 cups of dried wild rice made over 7 cups of cooked rice, I put 2 1/2 cups of the cooked rice in the dish instead of all 7. It is a wonderful meal and tomorrow I'm making wild rice salad!! Thanks for the new dinner recipe!!

        Reply
        • Julia

          March 21, 2022 at 11:48 pm

          Lisa, I am glad the recipe was enjoyed! 🙂

          Reply
    5. Kimberly C

      November 16, 2021 at 10:01 am

      Do you have recommendations on making this into a crockpot meal?

      Reply
      • Julia

        November 18, 2021 at 3:46 pm

        Unfortunately, I haven't tried this dish in a slow cooker.

        Reply
    6. Susan Baldwin

      September 24, 2021 at 9:22 pm

      Can I make ahead and freeze this recipe

      Reply
      • Julia

        September 25, 2021 at 12:24 pm

        Yes, this will freeze well. When reheating, reheat on a gentle heat and add a small amount of extra liquid (milk, or half-and-half, or heavy cream or chicken broth) to thin out the sauce and make it smooth.

        Reply
    7. Katie

      June 15, 2021 at 6:51 pm

      This was absolutely fabulous! This is going into our family recipe book forever! Instead of half and half, I used dairy free half and half from silk. The rice seemed a bit excessive. I ended up putting only half of it in there. I also only used half the amount of garlic.

      Reply
      • Julia

        July 13, 2021 at 6:46 pm

        Katie, I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe. Thank you for the comment!

        Reply
      • Julie

        November 06, 2021 at 10:04 pm

        Any suggestions for substitutions for the peas and carrots? My family is not a fan of cooked peas or carrots.

        Reply
        • Julia

          November 10, 2021 at 8:35 pm

          Julie, try spinach and sweet potatoes.

          Reply
    8. Laurel

      March 11, 2021 at 4:14 pm

      We really loved this! We added cashew cheese sauce in place of the cream and parmesan, and almond milk in place of dairy milk, but followed the rest as written. Thank you for this wonderful recipe!

      Reply
      • Alicia

        November 28, 2021 at 7:04 pm

        We live in Minnesota and love new recipes using locally-grown wild rice. This dish was so good! We loved the recipe - my family asked me to make it again!

        Reply
        • Julia

          November 29, 2021 at 10:22 pm

          Alicia, your comment made my day! Glad you gave this recipe a try and enjoyed it! Wild rice is delicious - I love using it in recipes!

          Reply
      • Natalie

        August 17, 2022 at 2:35 pm

        I see that a serving is 248 calories, but I can't find a place that says how much a serving is. Would you mind sharing that please? Thank you, I can't wait to try this!

        Reply
        • Julia

          August 22, 2022 at 12:01 pm

          Natalie, the whole recipe makes 10 servings - you can find this information next to Calories per serving.

          Reply
    9. Hanna

      January 14, 2021 at 3:20 pm

      It looks like a great (and somewhat low-carb!) recipe. I'm just confused why salt is mentioned so often in the ingredients list?

      Reply
      • Deanna

        March 24, 2021 at 5:58 pm

        I haven't made this but... The first two salt quantities make 3/8 tsp salt for the rice. (It would be uncommon to have a 3/8 teaspoon to use.) The second quantity of salt is for use when cooking the chicken. The final mention of salt (to taste) is only for those that might want more.
        I am thinking about trying this recipe out. I was looking for an instant pot recipe. I'll probably use my two IPs and combine into the larger one.

        Reply
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