COUNTRY FRENCH CHICKEN AND RICE

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A simple herb marinade adds fabulous flavor to chicken thighs and rice to a savory casserole.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 3h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
2 tablespoons herbes de Provence
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon salt
8 bone-in chicken thighs, skin and fat removed (about 2 lb)
1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
1 medium carrot, shredded (3/4 cup)
2 cups boiling water
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • In heavy-duty 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix tomatoes, herbes de Provence, oil, lemon juice, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Add chicken thighs and mushrooms; seal bag. Turn to coat thighs and mushrooms in marinade. Refrigerate 2 to 24 hours.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place rice, carrot and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in baking dish; stir in boiling water. Place chicken thighs, mushrooms and marinade evenly over rice mixture.
  • Cover with foil. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Sprinkle with parsley and lemon peel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

Alex Polash Bro
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I was pleasantly surprised by how good this recipe was. It's a great weeknight meal that the whole family will enjoy.


Liz Albertson
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. I love that I can customize it with different vegetables and seasonings.


S Smith
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This recipe was a disaster! The chicken was raw and the rice was undercooked. I had to throw the whole thing away.


Ayaan Zahid
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I'm not a big fan of chicken and rice, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and comforting.


Ohid Dewan
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick, easy, and always a hit with my family.


Shine Htet
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Meh. It was okay. I've had better.


Celine Murray
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Easy and delicious! I love that I can throw it all in one pot and let it cook. Clean up is a breeze too.


Saman Waheed
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Not a fan. The chicken was overcooked and the rice was mushy. I won't be making this again.


Jessica Colón
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out great. It's a crowd-pleaser too.


Salahuddin Sarwar
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I thought the flavors were a bit bland. I added some extra herbs and spices and it was much better.


1Stop Connect
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Wow! This is now one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's so flavorful and juicy. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit!


Fakhar Azan
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the rice was perfect. I think I'll try it again with a different cut of chicken.


Mapalo Kapungwe
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Not bad! I'm new to cooking and this was pretty easy to follow. My family liked it and it was very affordable to make!


Y/N Harem
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This recipe made our house smell like comfort food heaven! It was so easy to throw together and the chicken and rice cooked up moist and tender.