brown rice and chicken bake

Name: BROWN RICE AND CHICKEN BAKE
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 slice(s) bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces; 4 - boneless skinless chicken breasts; 6 - carrots, peeled, cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into thirds or 18 baby carrots cut in half; 1 cup(s) long-grain brown rice, uncooked; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 can(s) (14-1/2 oz.) chicken broth; 1/4 cup(s) kraft tuscan house italian dressing; 1 cup(s) kraft shredded three cheese with a touch of philadelphia; 2 - green onions, sliced

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Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Indianapolis, IN

Updated on Dec 29, 2014

This recipe came to me some time last year and I misplaced it. Now that it is found again, I'm going to make it. I tweaked it just a bit, as it called for chicken thighs and I prefer breasts. Recipe & photo: kraftrecipes.com 12-29-14

Rate

prep time 30 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Bake

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 - boneless skinless chicken breasts
6 - carrots, peeled, cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into thirds or 18 baby carrots cut in half
1 cup long-grain brown rice, uncooked
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) chicken broth
1/4 cup kraft tuscan house italian dressing
1 cup kraft shredded three cheese with a touch of philadelphia
2 - green onions, sliced

How To Make brown rice and chicken bake

Step 1

Cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Drain. Discard all but 1 Tbsp. drippings from skillet.

Step 2

Add chicken breasts to reserved drippings; cook 3 minutes on each side or until evenly browned. Remove from skillet; set aside.
Step 3

Add carrots and rice to skillet; cook and stir 3 minutes, adding garlic for the last minute. Stir in broth and dressing; bring to boil.
Step 4

Spoon into 2-qt. casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with chicken. Cover.
Step 5

Bake in a preheated 375º oven for 1 hour or until chicken is done and rice is tender. Remove from oven; top with cheese, bacon and onions. Cover; let stand 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Step 6

NOTE: May substitute chicken legs or thighs.
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