CHICKEN AND DIRTY RICE CASSEROLE

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Chicken-and-rice casserole gets jazzed up with andouille sausage, fire-roasted tomatoes, and the trinity of Cajun cooking-green pepper, onion and celery-for a weeknight-easy spin on a classic that'll spice up your dinner menu.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 cup chopped onions
1 stalk celery, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
6 oz fully cooked andouille sausage links, sliced
1 1/2 cups uncooked Minute™ instant white rice
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2 cups Progresso™ reduced sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (5 oz each)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In 10-inch skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, onions, celery, 1/2 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning, the paprika and red pepper; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions start to soften. Add sausage; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until sausage is heated through.
  • Add sausage mixture, rice, tomatoes and broth to baking dish; stir to combine. In medium bowl, mix chicken, remaining 2 teaspoons oil and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; stir to coat. Place chicken on top of rice mixture; cover with foil.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Top with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1070 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

Sticksus Maximus
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This dish was delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Mc SeWoK
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Andrew Rivas
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great comfort food meal.


Jakes Beets
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great meal to make ahead of time.


Aman Mayo
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I'm not a fan of dirty rice, but this recipe was actually pretty good. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavor was great.


Hajia
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I would recommend making some adjustments to suit your own taste.


Jesse Balderrsma
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This dish was a little bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Haneen Koutish
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mubarek Sani
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing.


Azeemullah Khan
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!


Comfort Zemba
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.


josika malla
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The rice was a little mushy for my taste, but the chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavor was great.


King Nolove
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This chicken and dirty rice casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and had a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.