Feature Recipe from Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre's Fresh Market
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October 6, 2018
Healthy, seasonal recipes are available for staff, patients, families and community members at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre's Fresh Market, a farmer's market which runs every Wednesday from 11:00am to 1:00pm, June through October 3rd, in the Cafeteria Courtyard at our Hospital.
Harvest Chicken Casserole
Serves 6-8
Ingredients
2 tbsp. olive oil, plus more for baking dish
~900g boneless skinless chicken breasts
½ teaspoon salt
black pepper to taste
1/2 onion, chopped
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes
~450g brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 c. low-sodium chicken broth
6 cups cooked wild rice
1/2 cups dried cranberries
1/2 cups sliced almonds
Instructions
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To cook wild rice follow package instructions or do the following: rinse rice in cold water. Bring 12 cups of water to a boil, add 2 cups wild rice. Bring back to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain low boil. Cook 45-60 minutes until rice is tender. Drain.
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Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9"-x-13" baking dish with oil. In a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet and cook until golden and cooked through, 8 minutes per side. Let rest 10 minutes, then cut into 1" pieces.
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Heat remaining tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add onion, sweet potatoes, and Brussels sprouts and season with thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until softened, ~5 minutes. Add broth, bring to a simmer, and cook, covered, 5 minutes.
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Stir in cooked rice, chicken, and cranberries. Transfer mixture to baking dish, top with almonds, and bake 20 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
Recipe adapted from www.delish.com