If you are looking for something super easy but also quite special for a romantic dinner or have cause to impress — such as meeting the future in-laws for the very first time or the boss is coming to dinner, this simple but elegant chicken casserole will make anyone think you slaved away in the kitchen for hours! However, it only takes about twelve minutes to prepare and an hour to bake.
Prepare rice according to package directions.
Mix cream of chicken soup with milk and white wine using fork or whisk until smooth and creamy and no lumps remain.
Remove seasoning packet from a box of stuffing mix or croutons and stir it into soup mixture. Set aside.
Note: If unable to find a box that has a separate seasoning packet enclosed stir in this blend of Italian seasonings: 1 tsp onion powder, plus 1/2 tsp each garlic powder, dried basil, oregano, ground black pepper, and paprika. Alternately, you can simply stir in 1 Tablespoon of a purchased Italian Seasoning Blend.
Spray oil bottom and sides of 13 x 9 casserole dish.
Spread the cooked rice in the bottom of baking dish, pour half of soup mixture evenly over rice, add boneless skinless chicken breasts in a single layer, and top with remaining soup mixture.
Crush stuffing mix bread crumbs or croutons and spread over top. Sprinkle top with grated or shredded Parmesan cheese (no need to fuss, just use a purchased ‘shaker’ container or a package of already shredded cheese). If desired, you may lightly sprinkle a decorative dusting of paprika on top with a pinch or two of dried basil.
Bake covered with foil at 325 F for 55 minutes to an hour.
Poke holes in the foil with a sharp knife to release steam, wait a minute or two, then remove foil cover carefully to avoid steam burns, and if needed or desired bake/broil just until top is lightly browned.
Serve with a colorful garden salad of mixed greens, asparagus, steamed mixed vegetables tossed with a little butter and seasonings, or any other favorite side of colorful non-starch vegetables. And sorbet or sherbet makes for a simple but elegant dessert to round out the meal.
So simple but anyone would believe that you’d slaved away all day making it!
Tam's Chicken and White Wine Rice Casserole
Ingredients
- 4 to 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 bag 10 minute boil in bag rice
- 1 box stuffing mix or croutons with a seasoning packet enclosed, see notation below if packet not available
- 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- grated or shredded Parmessan cheese
- paprika and dried basil, decorative, optional
Instructions
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Prepare rice according to package directions.
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Mix cream of chicken soup with milk and white wine using fork or whisk until smooth and no lumps remain. Remove seasoning packet from a box of stuffing mix and stir it into soup mixture. Set aside.
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Spray oil bottom and sides of casserole dish.
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Spread cooked rice in baking dish, pour half of soup mixture over rice, add boneless skinless chicken breasts in single layer, and top with remaining soup mixture. Crush stuffing mix bread crumbs or croutons and spread over top. Sprinkle top with parmesan cheese. If desired, decorate top with a light sprinkling of paprika and a pinch or two of basil.
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Bake covered with foil at 325 F for 55 minutes to an hour, poke holes in the foil with a sharp knife to release steam, wait a minute or two, then remove foil cover carefully to avoid steam burns, and if needed or desired bake/broil just until top is lightly browned
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If unable to find a box of croutons or stuffing mix with a seasoning pack enclosed, stir in this blend of Italian seasonings: 1 tsp onion powder, plus 1/2 tsp each garlic powder, dried basil, oregano, ground black pepper, and paprika. Alternately, you can simply stir in 1 Tablespoon of a purchased Italian Seasoning Blend.
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