This comforting one-bag bake brings together earthy wild rice, tender pheasant, and crisp bacon in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce. The wild rice provides a delightful nutty texture and chew, absorbing the savory flavors of garlic, oregano, and paprika. Its a perfect dish for a cozy family dinner or a special weekend meal that feels both rustic and elegant. The cooking bag method keeps everything moist and requires minimal cleanup. Serve this hearty main with a simple green salad for a balanced, satisfying plate that highlights the natural flavors of game bird and grains.
Pheasant And Wild Rice
Description
This comforting one-bag bake brings together earthy wild rice, tender pheasant, and crisp bacon in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce. The wild rice provides a delightful nutty texture and chew, absorbing the savory flavors of garlic, oregano, and paprika. Its a perfect dish for a cozy family dinner or a special weekend meal that feels both rustic and elegant. The cooking bag method keeps everything moist and requires minimal cleanup. Serve this hearty main with a simple green salad for a balanced, satisfying plate that highlights the natural flavors of game bird and grains.Ingredients
Directions
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In a medium saucepan, combine the condensed cream of mushroom soup, water, chopped onion, wild rice, parsley flakes, sliced mushrooms, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Bring the soup mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
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Meanwhile, open the oven cooking bag and place it in a 15x10-inch baking pan.
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Place the cut-up bacon strips at the bottom of the bag.
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Sprinkle the remaining uncooked wild rice and sliced mushrooms over the bacon.
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Place the halved pheasant on top of the rice and mushrooms.
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Pour the hot soup mixture from the saucepan into the bag over the pheasant.
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Tie the bag according to package directions and cut six 1-inch slits in the top as directed.
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Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 2 to 2-1/2 hours, or until the pheasant is tender and the rice is cooked through.
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Carefully open the bag away from your face to release steam. Transfer contents to a serving platter and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 22.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.3g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 5.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 3.3g2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.0g4%
- Sugars 2.0g
- Protein 3.1g7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.