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Chicken Rice Recipe

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By Diana Rattray, About.com

This chicken rice recipe is baked in the oven.

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup long-grain rice, uncooked
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1 (10oz) package frozen peas, about 1 1/2 cups
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups cooked diced chicken
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup shredded mild Cheddar or American cheese

Preparation:

In a medium saucepan, combine rice, celery, water and 1 teaspoon salt. Heat to boiling. Cover and simmer for about 8 minutes; add peas and cook an additional 8 to 10 minutes, or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.

Melt butter in a medium saucepan or skillet. Saute chicken for about 1 minute; stir in flour, pepper, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, just until bubbling. Stir in milk and 1 1/3 cups water. Continue cooking and stirring until sauce thickens and gently boils for about 1 minute. Pour sauce over the chicken rice mixture; transfer to shallow buttered 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese; bake chicken rice recipe at 375° for 20 minutes.
Chicken rice bake serves 4.

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Great for family that does not like Onions!!March 17, 2009By dodge_grl
"This is the first recipe I have found online that I have not had to adjust for the fact that my family does not like onions and peppers. Usually after removing those items dish tastes very blah! This however was a great suprise. I seen that another user described as bland. However I would just say flavorful without onions peppers or being spicy!! The kids loved it. They didnt have to pick out the veggies they didnt like! With our economy these days I even stretched my chicken and only used 2/3 the amount and dish still came out to be wonderful!! This recipe is already in my recipe box and we have made twice this week!! Definatly not for your spicy food lover, but a great dish for a family or get-together where separate tastes need to be met!!"

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