Creamy Baked Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole Recipe | Sunny Anderson

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for casserole dish
• 5 cups water
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 1/3 cups wild rice
• 6 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1 cup cranberries, fresh or frozen
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• Salt
• 5 ounces button mushrooms, quartered, (about 2 cups)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
• Freshly ground black pepper