RANCH CHICKEN & RICE BAKE

Ranch Chicken & Rice Bake image

Provided by Aunt Sukki

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice or 3/4 cup white rice
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup milk
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables, broccoli, cauliflower and carrots
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons dijon-style mustard, prepared
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon dried ranch dip, seasoning mix or 1 tablespoon substitute 1 tablespoon dry onion soup mix

Steps:

Heat oven to 400°F Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with no stick cooking spray.
Combine rice, water, milk, soup and vegetables in large bowl. Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish.
Combine butter and mustard in small bowl.
Combine Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and seasoning mix in pie plate; mix well. Brush each chicken breast with mustard mixture; dip in bread crumb mixture, turning and pressing to coat all sides.
Place chicken on top of rice mixture. Cover tightly; bake for 40 minutes. Uncover; continue baking for 15 to 25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and rice is tender. Remove from oven.
Let stand 10 minutes.
TIP: Sprinkle casserole with fresh chopped chives as a garnish before serving, if desired.