Creamy Chicken-and-Rice Casserole

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Southern Living- Joy E. Zachara, R.D.

Serves 8 people

Categories: Casseroles- One Dish Meals -Meat pies

Ingredients

  • 1 (5 oz.) pkg. long-grain and wild rice mix
  • 1 tsp. salt-free herb-and-spice seasoning
  • 4 (6 oz.) skinned and boned chicken breast halves, cut into small pieces
  • Vegetable cooking spray
  • 1 small sweet onion, chopped
  • 1 (10 oz.) can fat-free cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 1 (8oz.) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1 (8oz.) container nonfat sour cream
  • 1 (7oz.) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and chopped
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Cook rice mix according to package directions, omitting fat.
  2. Sprinkle seasoning evenly over chicken pieces.
  3. Cook chicken in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat 10 minutes or until chicken is done, stirring often.
  4. Stir together chicken, rice, onion, and next 5 ingredients in a bowl. Spoon into an 11 × 7 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cheese.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly around edges.

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