CHICKEN RICE CASSEROLE WITH VEGGIES

Chicken Rice Casserole with Veggies image

Corn and red pepper bring color to this nicely seasoned chicken and rice bake. The crunch from toasted almonds sprinkled on top also sets it apart from classic versions of this casserole. -Mary Louise Chubb of Perkasie, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon canola oil
3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups uncooked instant brown rice
2 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons minced parsley

Steps:

In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil for 4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute the peppers, onion and mushrooms until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the rice, broth, corn, salt and pepper; bring to a boil., Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with chicken. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 5 minutes longer or until heated through. Sprinkle with almonds and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 493mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges