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Baked Chicken And Rice Delight Recipe

This nostalgic recipe transports you to cozy rainy Saturday afternoons! Enjoy this comforting, creamy baked chicken and rice casserole – made without cream of mushroom soup! Perfect for meal prepping delicious work lunches all week long.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 135 mins
Calories 598.3 kcal
Protein 90g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Chicken And Rice Delight

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Pepper (not specified in recipe)
  • 1 tsp dried herbs (e.g., Dried Basil, as part of the total herb measurement)
  • 1 tsp dried herbs (e.g., Dried Rosemary, as part of the total herb measurement)
  • 1.5 cups long-grain rice
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk

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How to Make Baked Chicken And Rice Delight

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
  3. Place 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the prepared casserole dish.
  4. Sprinkle chicken with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp dried herbs (Italian seasoning or Herbes de Provence recommended).
  5. In a medium skillet, sauté 1 medium onion, chopped, in 2 tbsp butter until translucent (about 5 minutes).
  6. Evenly distribute the sautéed onions over the chicken in the casserole dish.
  7. Sprinkle 1.5 cups long-grain rice evenly over the onions and chicken.
  8. Pour 3 cups of chicken broth over the rice to completely cover.
  9. Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  10. Bake for 90 minutes.
  11. Remove from oven and carefully stir in 1 (12 oz) can of evaporated milk.
  12. Cover again with foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
  13. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Do not stir during baking.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

55g

Carbs

15g

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Main Courses Lunch Main Dish / Dinner Poultry Chicken Recipes The Americas American Baking

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