Honey Dijon Chicken And Rice Recipe

This incredibly easy one-pot Honey Dijon Chicken and Rice recipe is a quick weeknight dinner winner! Inspired by a classic Rice-A-Roni recipe, this dish combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a tangy honey dijon sauce for a flavor explosion. Ready in under an hour, it's perfect for busy weeknights.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 461 kcal
Protein 69g
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Ingredients for Honey Dijon Chicken And Rice

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How to Make Honey Dijon Chicken And Rice

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add 1.5 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces, and 1 medium onion, chopped. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is browned (about 5-7 minutes).
  3. Stir in 1 cup of long-grain rice, 1 packet of your favorite rice seasoning mix (or substitute with 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, salt and pepper to taste), 1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, and 1 1/2 cups of chicken broth.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until rice is cooked through and liquid is absorbed.
  5. Stir in 1/2 cup sour cream and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

40 g

Sugar

43g

Fat

45g

Carbs

7g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Honey Dijon Chicken And Rice?

Honey Dijon Chicken And Rice takes about 75 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Honey Dijon Chicken And Rice?

Honey Dijon Chicken And Rice has approximately 461 calories per serving, with about 69 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 39 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Honey Dijon Chicken And Rice?

The key ingredients for Honey Dijon Chicken And Rice are Butter, Chicken Breasts, Onion, Broccoli And Cheese Flavored Rice Mix, Cream Of Chicken Soup, Sliced Mushrooms. See the full list with measurements above.

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