Chicken Breasts with Wild Rice Alfredo

Wild rice and mushrooms bring a rustic flavor to an updated version of the classic chicken and pasta dish. MORE + LESS -

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cups uncooked wild rice, rinsed and drained

can (14 oz) roasted garlic-seasoned chicken broth

cup water

teaspoon dried thyme leaves

tablespoons butter or margarine

boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 lb)

package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (3 cups)

jar (7 oz) roasted red bell peppers, drained and chopped

jar (16 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce (2 cups)

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In 2-quart saucepan, heat wild rice, broth and water to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 45 to 60 minutes or until rice kernels are open and almost tender; drain if necessary. Stir in thyme. Spread rice in ungreased 13x9-inch glass baking dish.
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Heat oven to 350°F. In 12-inch skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in butter 8 to10 minutes, turning once, until brown. Place on cooked rice. Add mushrooms to skillet. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Stir in bell peppers and Alfredo sauce; pour over chicken.
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Bake uncovered 45 to 55 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.

If you can’t find chicken broth with garlic, make your own. Just finely chop 2 cloves of garlic and stir into regular chicken broth. Two cups refrigerated Alfredo sauce can be used instead of the jarred sauce.
For the best flavor and texture, make sure the wild rice has cooked long enough to “pop” open to show its white insides. You may need to add more water during cooking.