One Pot Lemon Rosemary Dijon Chicken and Butter Toasted Rice Pilaf

Name: One Pot Lemon Rosemary Dijon Chicken and Butter Toasted Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Eastern European, Latin American, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; juice and zest of 1 lemon; kosher salt and black pepper; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 shallots, chopped; 4 carrots, chopped; 1 1/2 cups mushrooms, chopped; 3 tablespoons salted butter; 1 1/2 cups wild rice blend ((mix wild and brown rice)); 1/2 cup dry orzo pasta; 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated; 1 whole sprig + 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, plus more for serving; 1 small honeycrisp apple, chopped ((optional) ); 2 cups apple cider (not vinegar); 1 cup dry white wine such, as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard