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Baked Chicken and Rice with Autumn Vegetables

With chicken, rice and vegetables, this casserole is a mouthwatering meal in one!

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Prep Time 15 min
Total Time 45 min
Servings 4

Ingredients

8: chicken drumsticks or thighs (1 1/4 lb), skin removed

1: package (6 oz) original-flavor long-grain and wild rice mix

2: cups 1 1/2-inch cubes peeled butternut squash

1: medium zucchini, cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into 3/4-inch slices

1: medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 cup)

2: cups water

1/2: cup garlic-and-herb spreadable cheese

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Directions

1 Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in skillet about 5 minutes, turning once, until brown. Remove chicken from skillet.
2 In ungreased 13x9-inch pan, mix rice, contents of seasoning packet, squash, zucchini and bell pepper.
3 Add water to skillet; heat to boiling. Pour boiling water over rice mixture; stir to mix. Stir in cheese. Place chicken on rice mixture. Cover pan with foil.
4 Bake about 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.

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To save minutes on prep time, cut veggies the night or morning before you’re planning to serve this casserole. Cover and store in the refrigerator.

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 260
Calories from Fat: 100),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 11g; 11%
(Saturated Fat 6g, 6% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 90mg; 90%;
Sodium: 290mg; 290%;
Total Carbohydrate: 21g; 21%
(Dietary Fiber 2g 2% Sugars 5g 5% ),
Protein: 21g; 21%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 150%;
Vitamin C: 60%;
Calcium: 8%;
Iron: 15%;

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

1 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 1/30/2012 5:41:49 PM REPORT ABUSE KutaWife said:

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Whoever said this was bland must have left something out! This recipe was sooo EASY, delicious and had TONS of flavor. I did season the drumsticks with a little salt & pepper before browning them. The spice pack that comes with Uncle Ben's Long Grain & Wild Rice together with the garlic and herb cream cheese spread lended all the flavor the dish needed. The rice had a creamy texture, and the vegetable were roasted tender, keeping alll their yummy flavors, especially the butternut squash! With so few calories, this will be a new rotating dish in my house :o)

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Posted 1/8/2012 8:51:59 PM REPORT ABUSE SJ49erbabe said:

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I'm sorry to say this was a disappointment and I should have know better. Onions and garlic were not called for in this recipe but I added anyway and still this was a BLAND dish. The colors are beautiful but there was absolutely no taste. If you decided to cook this please add salt and pepper but don't expect to have much flavor. I like flavorful foods and if your family does also then skip this one.

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Posted 10/19/2011 12:31:52 PM REPORT ABUSE crowelljm said:

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This recipe turned out fabulous. I did have the spreadable garlic and herb cheese, and it gave the dish nice flavor. I also put in two boxes of rice, and it was the perfect amount of rice. Next time I make it I'm going to use cut up chicken breast and mix it into the rice and veggies.

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