CHICKEN WITH ORANGE-PECAN RICE

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Orange juice adds a citrus splash to a rice mix in this fabulous oven-baked chicken dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (6.2 oz) fast-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix
2 cups orange juice
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 jar (2 oz) diced pimientos, drained
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square pan with cooking spray.
  • In pan, mix rice, seasoning packet from rice mix, orange juice, pecans and pimientos. Place chicken on rice mixture; sprinkle with paprika.
  • Cover with foil. Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 660 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g

Ndidi Josephine
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This recipe is a winner! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Rabbi Ahmed
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I loved this recipe. The orange-pecan sauce was amazing!


Bill Blevins
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This is a great recipe for entertaining guests. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Muddu Patrick
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The orange and pecans complement each other perfectly.


Basanta Chaudhary
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Arham Ghani
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I'm allergic to oranges. Can I use another citrus fruit instead?


Cameron Brown
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I added some chopped carrots and celery to the rice. It made the dish more colorful and nutritious.


Ammar Baig
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I didn't have any pecans, so I used walnuts instead. It turned out great!


Justin Edwards
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This recipe was too complicated for me.


Keneil Bennett
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I wasn't a fan of the orange-pecan sauce, but the chicken and rice were good.


Weeza. com Morgan
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the rice was delicious.


Moharm Ansari
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Adeel Bhatti
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked.


Nomfundo Mbhali
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the rice is fluffy and flavorful.


James Murray
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the orange-pecan rice was a perfect complement. I especially loved the crispy pecans.