BAKED CHICKEN AND RICE WITH AUTUMN VEGETABLES

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With chicken, rice and vegetables, this casserole is a mouthwatering meal in one!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 chicken drumsticks or thighs (1 1/4 lb), skin removed
1 package (6 oz) original-flavor long-grain and wild rice mix
2 cups 1 1/2-inch cubes peeled butternut squash
1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into 3/4-inch slices
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 cup)
2 cups water
1/2 cup garlic-and-herb spreadable cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in skillet about 5 minutes, turning once, until brown. Remove chicken from skillet.
  • In ungreased 13x9-inch pan, mix rice, contents of seasoning packet, squash, zucchini and bell pepper.
  • Add water to skillet; heat to boiling. Pour boiling water over rice mixture; stir to mix. Stir in cheese. Place chicken on rice mixture. Cover pan with foil.
  • Bake about 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

Timothy Chien
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The chicken was cooked through and the vegetables were tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Matthew Parnell
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Sainabou Jarju
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and the creamy sauce.


Kathleen Hoffman
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The chicken was moist and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Daji Dey
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The chicken was cooked through and the vegetables were tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Prapti Kdka
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Cabduladiif Xasan
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The chicken was moist and flavorful and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Ray Senior
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. I loved the combination of flavors and the creamy sauce was the perfect finishing touch.