9x13 inch glass baking dish, Aluminum Foil, Cutting board, Measuring cups and spoons, Oven, Oven-proof pan, Saucepan with lid, Sharp Knives, Tongs
Ingredients
6piecechicken thigh
2tablespoonextra virgin olive oil
2eachshallotchopped
2clovegarlicchopped
2tablespoonfresh thymechopped
1tablespoonfresh sagechopped
1tablespoonItalian seasoning
1/2teaspoonchili powder
1teaspoonKosher salt
1/2teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
1 1/2cupwild rice
1/2cupdry orzo pasta
1cupwhite mushroomsliced
1cupcelerychopped
1cupgouda cheesecubed
1cupapple cider
2cupchicken broth
6tablespoonsalted butter
Instructions
. Preheat the oven to 400°.
In a 9×13 inch baking dish or oven-safe skillet with sides, toss together the chicken, olive oil, shallots, garlic, thyme, sage, Italian seasoning, chili powder, and season with salt and pepper. Add the wild rice, orzo, mushrooms, celery, and cheese.
Pour over the apple cider and broth. Position the chicken pieces over the rice. Add slices of butter. Cover and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the rice is fluffy and the chicken is cooked through. If the rice is hard, add 1/3 cup water and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Serve the chicken and rice topped with fresh thyme.
Reheating Instructions
Heat in the microwave on medium power until heated through on in a 350 degree oven.