Description
Savory chicken and rice delight brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, blending tender meat with fragrant grains. Warm spices and rich flavors create a perfect meal that draws family together around the dinner table.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 can (10.75 ounces or 305 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.75 ounces or 305 grams) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (14 ounces or 400 grams) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) long-grain white rice, uncooked
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Elevate the oven temperature to a steady 350F (175C), creating the perfect heat environment for a culinary transformation.
- Infuse a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat. Massage chicken breasts with a harmonious blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Sear the chicken until a golden-brown crust develops, approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Carefully transfer the chicken to a temporary resting spot.
- Utilizing the same skillet, introduce chopped onions and bell peppers. Gently coax the vegetables into a tender, translucent state, allowing their flavors to bloom for about 5 minutes.
- Craft a luxurious sauce by whisking together cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and chicken broth in a mixing bowl. Integrate uncooked rice into this velvety mixture, creating a rich, creamy foundation.
- Construct the dish in a baking vessel by first spreading the sauteed vegetable medley as a flavorful base. Strategically position the browned chicken atop the vegetables. Cascade the soup-rice amalgamation over the entire composition.
- Envelop the baking dish with aluminum foil, creating a protective seal. Slide into the preheated oven and allow the dish to harmonize for 60 minutes, ensuring the rice reaches perfect tenderness and the chicken cooks thoroughly.
- Present this heartwarming culinary creation piping hot, inviting loved ones to savor the comforting medley of flavors and textures.
Notes
- Opt for boneless, skinless chicken breasts to ensure even cooking and easier serving.
- Customize the seasoning blend by adding smoked paprika or dried herbs like thyme for extra depth of flavor.
- Use long-grain white rice for the best absorption and fluffy consistency in the final dish.
- Swap cream soups with low-sodium or gluten-free alternatives to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg