Family Style Chicken Rice Dinner by Pillsbury Best Ever Chicken Sept 1999

Transform your weeknight meals with the comforting embrace of the Family Style Chicken Rice Dinner, a timeless classic from Pillsbury’s Best Ever Chicken, September 1999 edition. This one-dish recipe combines tender, lightly browned boneless chicken breasts with a medley of long-grain rice, creamy chicken soup, and perfectly seasoned mixed vegetables, creating a hearty, flavor-packed dinner the whole family will love. With just 15 minutes of prep time, everything bakes together in the oven, infusing the rice with savory juices for an irresistible, homey feel. Elevate the dish with an optional sprinkle of melted cheddar cheese for an extra layer of indulgence. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings, this all-in-one comfort-food meal is a delicious way to bring everyone to the table.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
• 2 cups water
• 0.5 cup onion, finely chopped
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until lightly browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In a 9x13-inch baking dish, combine uncooked rice, cream of chicken soup, water, chopped onion, frozen mixed vegetables, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.

Step 4

Place the browned chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture.

Step 5

Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).

Step 6

Optionally, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the dish during the last 5 minutes of baking and return to the oven uncovered to melt the cheese.

Step 7

Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving family-style directly from the dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2226.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2997.7

Total Fat 98.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 50.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 798.9mg	0%
Sodium 3681.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 239.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.9g	0%
Total Sugars 26.9g
Protein 275.4g	0%

Vitamin D 122.4IU	0%
Calcium 1332.5mg	0%
Iron 14.7mg	0%
Potassium 3274.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.1%

Protein: 37.4%

Carbs: 32.5%