Italian Chicken and Rice Bake
A delightful Italian-inspired chicken and rice dish baked to perfection, topped with a cheesy blend and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
| 2 | cut into small strips |
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| 1.33 | cups water |
| 1 | |
| 1 | |
| 3⁄4 | cup |
| 1 | sliced and cut into small bite-sized strips |
| 1 | sliced into bite-sized strips |
| 1 | tablespoon |
| 2 | tablespoons |
| 1 | teaspoon |
| 1 | teaspoon |
| 1 | teaspoon |
| 1 | teaspoon |
| 4 | tablespoons |
| 1⁄2 | cup (Helevu Good brand) |
Instructions
| 1. | Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). |
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| 2. | In a 9x12 or similar pan (such as a round deep dish pizza pan), combine water, rice, green bell peppers, onions, and tomato sauce. |
| 3. | Arrange the chicken strips evenly over the rice mixture, ensuring they are partially submerged in the mix. |
| 4. | Evenly pour the diced tomatoes over the entire dish. |
| 5. | Sprinkle garlic powder, Mrs. Dash Italian seasoning, cilantro, salt substitute, and pepper evenly over the entire dish. |
| 6. | Bake uncovered for 35 minutes. |
| 7. | Sprinkle both grated Parmesan cheese and shredded low-sodium cheddar cheese over the top, followed by the parsley, and bake for an additional 10 minutes. |
| 8. | Optional: Serve with additional Parmesan cheese at the table. For extra spice, consider adding Mrs. Dash Extra Hot seasoning. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 411.6 kcal |
| Protein | 26.1 g |
| Fat | 14.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 44.6 g |
| Fiber | 3.8 g |
| Sugar | 8.1 g |
Published on Jul 19, 2024 by Luminița