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

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

Bern Criss
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This is one of my favorite chicken and rice recipes! The flavors are amazing and the chicken is always so juicy. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chicken and rice.


AmeerHyder Buledi
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this dish! The zesty flavors and the tender chicken made it a really enjoyable meal. I'll definitely be making this again.


Subasor Sarkar
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This recipe was a lifesaver on a busy weeknight! It was so easy to make and the chicken and rice turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be keeping this recipe in my back pocket for those nights when I don't have a lot of time to cook.


Nicki Whalen
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I'm always looking for new and exciting chicken recipes, and this one definitely fit the bill! The zesty flavors were a nice change of pace from my usual dishes. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mughal YT
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This dish was so good, I made it twice in one week! The second time, I added some chopped vegetables to the rice and it was even better. This is definitely a keeper recipe.


Joebob
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I loved the ease of this recipe! I was able to throw everything in my slow cooker in the morning and dinner was ready when I got home from work. The chicken and rice were cooked to perfection.


Tawanda Musora
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I made this dish exactly as the recipe instructed and it turned out perfectly! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and light. I highly recommend this recipe.


Aqil Khan
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of spicy food. But I'm so glad I did! The zesty flavor was perfect and not too overwhelming. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jayantha Jayalath
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I made this dish for my picky kids and they loved it! They especially liked the tangy sauce and the fluffy rice. I'll definitely be making this again for them.


angelic key-foskey
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This dish was a hit at our dinner party! Everyone raved about the zesty flavors and the tender chicken. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


Unghetto Dony
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I'm not much of a cook, but this recipe was so simple to follow that even I could make it! The chicken came out juicy and tender, and the rice was perfectly cooked. My family loved it!


Bo Baker
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This chicken and rice dish was incredibly easy to make and turned out so flavorful! I loved the combination of spices and the zesty lime flavor. Will definitely be making this again.