CHICKEN-WILD RICE CASSEROLE WITH DRIED CHERRIES

Chicken-Wild Rice Casserole with Dried Cherries image

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 4h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups uncooked wild rice
1/3 cup dried cherries or cranberries
1 tablespoon instant chopped onion
1 cup baby-cut carrots
2 medium stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces (1 cup)
1 cup chunky applesauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 chicken drumsticks, skin removed (about 2 pounds)
8 chicken thighs, skin removed (about 2 pounds)
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed beefy mushroom soup
1 can (14 ounces) chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves

Steps:

Mix wild rice, cherries, onion, carrots, celery, applesauce and salt in 6-quart slow cooker. Arrange chicken drumsticks and thighs over rice mixture. Pour soup over chicken; pour broth over all. Sprinkle thyme on chicken.
Cover and cook on high heat setting 4 to 6 hours or until wild rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 710 mg