Easy Chicken and Rice Bake
This Easy Chicken and Rice Bake is a simple and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a busy day dinner.
Equipment
- 13″x9″x2″ baking pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 whole chicken cut up
- ½ cup 1 stick butter or margarine
- 1 package dry onion soup mix
- 4 cups boiling water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease the bottom of a 13″x9″x2″ baking pan.
- Spread the uncooked rice evenly over the bottom of the greased baking pan.
- Arrange the chicken pieces on top of the rice.
- Dot the chicken pieces with butter or margarine.
- Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix evenly over the chicken and rice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the boiling water evenly over the chicken and rice.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- If desired, for a browner chicken, you can brown the chicken pieces before arranging them on the rice.
- Serve hot.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Pairing:
Pair this hearty Easy Chicken and Rice Bake with a light-bodied Chardonnay or a fruity Pinot Noir.Nutritional Information
Calories: 400 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 28 g | Fat: 18 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g
