Zesty Italian Chicken and Rice

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 4

Zesty Italian Chicken and Rice recipe perfect for a filling lunch or dinner

by The Chefin Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

75 min

Ready In

95 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-5

Calories

550

Sugar

Fat

16g

Zesty Italian Chicken and Rice is a filling and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. The dish combines chicken breast halves marinated in Italian salad dressing with a mix of uncooked rice and frozen vegetables. The topping is made with French-fried onions, which add a crispy texture, while chicken bouillon and Italian seasoning provide zesty flavor. With its balanced ingredients and easy preparation, this dish is perfect for busy weekdays or for feeding a crowd on weekends.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.	Place chicken breast halves in a 13x9 inch baking dish and pour Italian salad dressing over the chicken.
3.	In a separate bowl, mix together uncooked rice, frozen carrots and broccoli mix, and French-fried onions.
4.	Spread the rice mixture evenly over the chicken.
5.	In another bowl, mix together chicken bouillon and Italian seasoning and pour over the rice mixture.
6.	Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
7.	Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the top of the rice mixture is golden and crispy.

PROS

This dish is simple to prepare and can easily be made in advance for an easy weeknight meal.

The combination of chicken, rice, and vegetables provides a balanced meal.

CONS

The dish requires a longer baking time and some preparation in advance to chop the vegetables and mix the ingredients.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a great source of protein and fiber.
The vegetables provide essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A and vitamin C, while the chicken provides a good source of iron.
Using low-sodium chicken bouillon can also help lower the sodium content of the dish.

	4 -5 chicken breast halves
	1/3 cup Italian salad dressing
	1 cup uncooked rice
	1 bag frozen carrots and broccoli mix
	1 can French-fried onions
	2 cups chicken bouillon
	1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning