Creamy Chicken-and-Rice Casserole
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Southern Living- Joy E. Zachara, R.D.
Serves 8 peopleCategories: Casseroles- One Dish Meals -Meat pies
Ingredients
- 1 (5 oz.) pkg. long-grain and wild rice mix
- 1 tsp. salt-free herb-and-spice seasoning
- 4 (6 oz.) skinned and boned chicken breast halves, cut into small pieces
- Vegetable cooking spray
- 1 small sweet onion, chopped
- 1 (10 oz.) can fat-free cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
- 1 (8oz.) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 1 (8oz.) container nonfat sour cream
- 1 (7oz.) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and chopped
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
Directions
- Cook rice mix according to package directions, omitting fat.
- Sprinkle seasoning evenly over chicken pieces.
- Cook chicken in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat 10 minutes or until chicken is done, stirring often.
- Stir together chicken, rice, onion, and next 5 ingredients in a bowl. Spoon into an 11 × 7 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly around edges.