Light 'N Easy Chicken And Rice Casserole

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

Light 'N Easy Chicken And Rice Casserole is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, flavorful rice, and a creamy mushroom sauce. With its blend of vegetables and simple preparation, it’s perfect for families seeking a healthy yet satisfying meal any night of the week.

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. long grain rice
  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 Tbsp. margarine
  • 2 tsp. parsley
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1 c. sliced celery
  • 3/4 c. chopped onion
  • 1 (10 1/4 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 c. nonfat yogurt
  • 2 c. carrots, sliced

Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package directions.
  2. Combine cooked rice, sliced celery, chopped onion, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix the ingredients and place them into a lightly greased baking dish.
  4. Top the mixture with chicken breasts.
  5. Combine cream of mushroom soup and yogurt; spoon over the chicken breasts.
  6. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven.
  8. Add sliced carrots to the dish and top with paprika.
  9. Bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

648 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 23.1g 46% DV
Total Fat 32.8g 42% DV
Carbs 78.6g 29% DV
Fiber 24.7g 88% DV
Sugar 19.5g 39% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10247.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 3064.5mg 65% DV
Cholesterol 16.8mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1486.3mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 43.3mg 48% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 227mg 17% DV
Iron 20.9mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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