Creamy Chicken and Rice

Yield: 6 Servings

6 7/8 oz Pkg. chicken flavor rice **
2 1/4 c  Hot water
1 c  Sliced mushrooms
1 1/2 lb Skinned, boned chicken breas Cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 t  Garlic powder
3/4 c  Non-fat sour cream
1/4 t Pepper
1   cn Low-cal cream of mushroom sp
1/4 c  Cracker crumbs
1 t  Melted margarine
1/2 t Poppyseeds

This recipe calls for 1 6.9 oz. package of chicken flavored rice and vermicelli mix with chicken broth and herbs. Cook the rice mix in a large nonstick skillet according to package directions, using 1 tb margarine and 2-1/4 cups hot water. When done, remove from the skillet and set aside. Wipe the skillet with a paper towel. Coat the skillet with cooking spray, and place over high heat until hot. Add the chicken, mushrooms, and garlic powder: saute for minutes or till the chicken loses its pink color.  Combine the rice mixture, chicken mixture, sour cream, pepper, and soup in a bowl: stir well. Spoon into a greased 2-quart casserole.  Combine the cracker crumbs, margarine, and poppyseeds.  Stir well, and sprinkle over the chicken mixture. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Each 1-1/3 cup serving contains 334 calories and 6.8 grams of fat. You can freeze this in single servings in containers or zip-lock bags. Just heat it up in the microwave and you've got a home-cooked meal in a hurry.

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