CRUNCHY VALLEY CHICKEN #RSC

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Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry. This recipe is a perfect blend of "comfort tastes" paired with just the right bit of crunchiness. The Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning mix provides an accent in three separate layers of the dish. You'll find that the flavors blend very well, hearty enough for the hungry appetite and appealing to children as well. Using only one mixing bowl, one skillet, and one casserole dish makes for easy preparation and clean up is a snap! Crunchy Valley Chicken stores well and makes excellent left overs, too.

Provided by pldickerson

Categories     Poultry

Time 55m

Yield 1 1/2 c, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (1 ounce) package Hidden Valley Original Ranch Dressing Mix (split use)
5 tablespoons salted butter (split use)
3/4 cup celery
3/4 cup white onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained and halved
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup fresh chives, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1 cup cooked white rice
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat 8" or 9" square baking dish with cooking spray.
  • FILLING:.
  • Thinly slice celery and coarsely chop onion. In 12" skillet, melt 3 T butter and sauté 2 minutes. Pour into medium sized mixing bowl. In the same skillet, heat olive oil; add chicken breasts cut into ¾" cubes and 1 tablespoon of seasoning mix. Stir well and sauté just until chicken is no longer pink. Pour into mixing bowl with vegetables. Reserve 1 teaspoon of seasoning mix for the topping. Add remaining mix to bowl along with the next 7 ingredients. Stir gently to combine well. Pour chicken mixture into prepared baking dish.
  • TOPPING:.
  • In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in Panko bread crumbs, sliced almonds and the 1 teaspoon of reserved seasoning mix. Toss just until well coated. Sprinkle topping on chicken filling mixture.
  • Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly and topping is golden brown. Makes four generous, delicious servings.

Randi Roberts
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I loved this recipe! The chicken was so crispy and juicy, and the breading was really flavorful.


md Noyon
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This chicken is so good! I've made it for my family and friends several times, and they all love it.


Kristina Alexson
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've used different seasonings and breadings, and it always turns out great.


Roshni Hafsa
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always looking for easy and delicious recipes, and this one fits the bill perfectly.


Deep' n tha south
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I've made this chicken several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


sach ki duniya
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This chicken is amazing! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love the crispy breading and the juicy chicken.


Andrew Aguirre
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so crispy and juicy. I've tried other recipes, but this one is by far the best.


buddimaya tamang
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This chicken is delicious! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Janet Rangel
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I loved this recipe! The chicken was so crispy and juicy, and the breading was really flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mohsin Sanghi
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so flavorful and the breading was perfectly crispy. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a delicious meal.


Mohammad Riaz
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I made this chicken last night and it was a hit! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the breading was perfectly crispy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Khan A. Sobur
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This chicken is so crispy and flavorful! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!