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Wild Rice Chicken Bake

By: Joyce Unruh 
"This homey combination is one of my most requested chicken recipes. It's a snap to assemble using a boxed rice mix. Plus, it's low in calories. --Joyce Unruh of Shipshewana, Indiana"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (17)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice mix
  • 2 medium carrots, shredded
  • 3/4 cup frozen peas
  • 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can reduced fat reduced sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 6 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine rice mix with contents of seasoning packet, carrots, peas and water chestnuts. Combine water and soup; pour over rice mixture and mix well. Transfer to a shallow 3-qt. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with paprika and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken and garlic in oil for 5-6 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Arrange chicken over rice mixture. Cover and bake 10-15 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear and rice is tender.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 314 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 68 mg cholesterol, 762 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 31 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2006 by JLPONC   view full review
I made this for my family last night and everyone loved it, even the 3-year old! My 1-year...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2006 by Christie407   view full review
I have made this recipe but used cream of celery instead of mushroom, and french style frozen...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2010 by Joanna T.   view full review
This is so easy and delicious! I did substitute some of the ingrediants; instead of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2007 by Johanna   view full review
I loved this, my husband not so much. He was looking forward to traditional chicken and rice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2009 by Bill Cromwell   view full review
I had to substitute a few things but following the basic plan gave my family a great chicken...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2007 by chef24   view full review
Everyone liked this dish, but my rice took 15 minutes longer than the recipe stated, although...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2009 by sparkytoo   view full review
Aside from the fact that the rice mixture took one hour to cook and the chicken took four...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2007 by Maus in the Kitchen   view full review
Rice mixture was VERY good -- will make it again, with or without the water chestnuts (didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2007 by Caribgirl   view full review
The rice mixture was tasty but I would season the chicken differently. Hubby thought it was ok...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2006 by shood   view full review
My husband loved this! There were no leftovers. The rice may need a little longer to cook...

 

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