Best Zesty Chicken And Rice Casserole With Roasted Red Peppers Recipes

ZESTY CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS

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Dinner ready in 30 minutes! Enjoy this zesty chicken and rice casserole with roasted red peppers - a hearty meal.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 (14-oz.) can ready-to-serve chicken broth
1 (9-oz.) pkg. refrigerated grilled chicken strips
1 (7 or 7.25-oz.) jar roasted red bell peppers, chopped
1/4 cup halved pitted kalamata olives
1/3 cup purchased Italian salad dressing
1 oz. (1/4 cup) shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Cook rice in large saucepan as directed on package using chicken broth instead of water and salt.
Add chicken, roasted peppers, olives and salad dressing; mix well. Cover; cook over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Pour mixture into ungreased 2 1/2-quart casserole. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 900 mg, Sugar 3 g

ZESTY CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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Broccoli, chicken and rice get a little "zip" from Italian salad dressing. Anyone who favors food with lots of flavor will enjoy this dish.-Dianne Spurlock, Dayton, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli cuts, thawed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1-1/4 cups water
3/4 cup process cheese sauce
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
1/2 cup 2% milk
Fresh red currants, optional

Steps:

Place rice in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with the broccoli, onion, celery, parsley and salt. Arrange chicken over vegetables. , In a large saucepan, combine the soup, water, cheese sauce, salad dressing and milk. Cook and stir until cheese sauce is melted and mixture is smooth. Pour over chicken. , Cover and bake at 375° for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°. Garnish with red currants if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 1739mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

ZESTY CHICKEN AND RICE

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A dear friend gave me this recipe years ago. Italian dressing and seasoning add just the right amount of "zip" to ordinary chicken and rice.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

6 chicken breast halves (bone in)
1/3 cup Italian salad dressing
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli, carrots and water chestnuts
2/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
1-1/4 teaspoons Italian seasoning

Steps:

Place chicken in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Pour dressing over chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20 minutes. Combine broth, vegetables, rice and Italian seasoning; pour over chicken., Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 30 minutes more or until chicken juices run clear and rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges