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Spicy Chicken and Wild Rice in a bowl next to spring greens.

Spicy Chicken And Wild Rice Skillet {Gluten Free, Dairy Free}

Katie AdamsKatie Adams
This wholesome dish is spicy and hearty with tender chunks of chicken, fire roasted tomatoes and chewy wild rice.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Simmer Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 330 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet or 3.8 quart braiser
  • 1 slotted spoon or kitchen tongs
  • 1 wooden or silicone spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ tablespoon neutral oil
  • 1 lb chicken breast bite sized diced
  • 2-3 pinches salt
  • 2-3 dashes black pepper
  • 1 medium onion small diced
  • 2 small jalapenos (1 de-seeded, 1 with seeds remaining) small diced
  • 2 pinches salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 15 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken stock or broth
  • 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 cup uncooked wild rice rinsed

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in large skillet or braiser over MED heat. When warm add diced chicken in a single layer leaving some room in between them to allow browning. Season evenly with 2-3 pinches of salt and 2-3 dashes of black pepper. Brown about 1-2 minutes per side and remove with slotted spoon or tongs to a bowl and set aside. You may need to do this in 2 batches.
  • Add diced onions, jalapenos, and two pinches of salt. If skillet looks dry add oil ½ tablespoon at a time. Sauté stirring often 3-5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  • Add salt, paprika, mustard powder, and minced garlic. Sauté stirring constantly until spices are fragrant about 30 seconds.
  • Add tomato paste. Sauté stirring constantly to toast until a deep red color, about 1-2 minutes.
    Tomato paste, spices, onions and peppers being sauteed in a braiser.
  • Add fire-roasted tomatoes, chicken stock, white wine vinegar, wild rice, and diced chicken and accumulated juices.
    Ingredients for Spicy Chicken Skillet in a braiser.
  • Turn burner to MED-HIGH and bring to a boil, reduce to LOW and simmer uncovered 45 minutes stirring occasionally until most of the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender and chewy. Serve warm.
    Spicy Chicken And Wild Rice in a skillet with a wooden spoon.

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 28gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 1204mgPotassium: 705mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 734IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken recipe, diced tomatoes, easy, skillet meal, spicy, wild rice
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