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Baked Chicken Flavoured Rice With Meatballs Recipe

This easy recipe creates a delicious and satisfying meal! Perfectly baked rice infused with savory chicken flavor is combined with juicy meatballs for a complete and comforting dish. The rice itself is unbelievably tasty, but adding meatballs elevates it to a hearty meal, perfect with a side salad. For best results, use Uncle Ben's Converted White Rice. This recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Feel free to add frozen peas for extra veggie goodness!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 259.6 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Baked Chicken Flavoured Rice With Meatballs

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups Uncle Ben's converted white rice
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • salt (to taste)
  • 1 cup cooked meatballs

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How to Make Baked Chicken Flavoured Rice With Meatballs

  1. Grease a large, oven-proof pot with 1 tablespoon of butter.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in the pot over medium heat.
  3. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced, and sauté for 4-5 minutes, until softened.
  4. Add 1 ½ cups Uncle Ben's Converted White Rice and stir for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add 1 ½ cups chicken broth and 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken breast.
  6. Mix well with a wooden spoon and bring to a boil.
  7. Cover the pot with an oven-safe lid and simmer on the stovetop for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  9. Place the covered pot in the preheated oven and bake for 33-35 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
  10. Remove from oven and stir in 1 cup cooked meatballs.
  11. Mix well and serve immediately. Add frozen peas (optional) during the last 5 minutes of baking.
  12. Serve with a fresh salad.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

26g

Carbs

12g

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