Minute Rices Light Chicken Divan Recipes

EASY CHICKEN & MINUTE RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees (see baking instructions for alternate methods).
• Mix the 2 cans of soup, 1 can milk, and 1 cup of uncooked rice together. Add salt & pepper to taste.
• Pour above mixture into a 13x9x2 casserole dish.
• Cut the chicken into strips (about the width of a chicken tender/finger).
• Push the chicken strips down into the soup & rice mixture in the casserole dish so they are completely emerged.
• Sprinkle top with lemon pepper/salt/black pepper.
• Bake at 350 degrees 35-40 minutes or until chicken is finished. NOTE that cooking time will vary depending on how you choose to cut up the chicken. If using whole chicken breasts cook at 375 degrees for 45 minutes, or until finished.
• You may also choose to make this in a crock pot, if so, cook on low 7-8 hours.
• My family loves this recipe and it is SOOOO easy to make, plus I usually have all of these ingredients on hand which makes for a quick meal.
• I love the flavors of the rice so much that sometimes I will make it without the chicken as a quick and easy side dish!

MOM'S EASY CHICKEN DIVAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 11x7-inch baking dish.
• Spread rice evenly in prepared baking dish. Arrange broccoli over rice and layer chicken on top. Mix cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and curry powder in a bowl; pour over chicken. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Mix bread crumbs and melted butter in a small bowl; sprinkle over cheese.
• Bake in preheated oven until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted, 25 to 30 minutes.

CHICKEN DIVAN, LIGHTENED UP

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and blanch 3 minutes. Rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Drain well and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350F.
• Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with olive oil spray.
• Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper, to taste.
• Pound the thicker end of the chicken breast to make it even on both sides. Heat a grill pan over medium-low heat, spray with oil and cook the chicken until browned, and just about cooked through, about 5 minutes on each side.
• Remove from heat and transfer chicken to a cutting board. When cooled, slice chicken into bite sized pieces.
• Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and oil until melted and then add garlic and shallots.
• Sprinkle the flour and whisk until smooth. Stir in broth, 1/2 teaspoon salt, milk and sherry and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in half of the Swiss cheese.
• Arrange the broccoli in a casserole dish and pour half of the sauce over the broccoli and mix to coat.
• Arrange the chicken on top and cover with remaining sauce.
• Sprinkle the remaining Swiss cheese, grated Parmesan and top with breadcrumbs.
• Spritz a little oil on top. Bake 30 minutes, until hot and golden.

15 MINUTE CHICKEN AND RICE DINNER

Steps:

• If you have 15 minutes to spare, you can make this perfectly creamy and delicious chicken and rice dinner tonight! This flavor-packed recipe couldn't be simpler or more satisfying. Step 1
• Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Step 2
• Add chicken and cover. Cook for 4 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Step 3
• Add soup, chicken broth and water to skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Step 4
• Stir in rice, garlic powder and onion powder. Top with chicken; cover. Step 5
• Cook on low heat for 5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (170º F). Step 6
• Let sit for 5 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Serve sprinkled with chopped parsley, if using.

MINUTE RICE'S LIGHT CHICKEN DIVAN

Steps:

• Brown the chicken in the oil until cooked (about 5 minutes).
• Add the broccoli, water and soup.
• Bring to a boil.
• Stir in rice.
• Cover and remove from heat.
• Let stand 5 minutes.
• Top with Parmesan cheese.

CHICKEN DIVAN

Steps:

• Prep: Preheat oven to 450 F degrees. Place broccoli in a large pot boiling water and cook 3 to 5 minutes or just until tender crisp. Drain well.
• Mix: In a large bowl combine the cooked chicken, chicken soup, sour cream, 1 cup of the cheese, milk, salt and pepper. Stir in the broccoli.
• Dump: Transfer to a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.
• Top: In a small bowl toss the breadcrumbs together with the butter. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the casserole.
• Bake: Place the casserole dish in the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly.

EASY CHICKEN AND RICE DIVAN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Whisk first 3 ingredients in 13x9-inch baking dish until blended. Gradually stir in milk.
• Add chicken, rice, broccoli and 1 cup cheese; mix well. Cover.
• Bake 30 min.; stir. Top with remaining cheese; bake 5 to 10 min. or until chicken is done. Let stand 5 min. or until liquid is absorbed.