Cheesy Rice Pilaf Chicken Bake Recipe
This is a super easy and delicious chicken bake recipe using packaged rice pilaf mix. I used Knorr Rice Sides Rice Pilaf but believe any rice pilaf mix would do. (NOTE: If using another brand, check the moisture ratio. If the package directions call for more or less water/broth than my recipe, simply add the amount indicated on the package.) The rice is perfectly cooked and seasoned, and the chicken turns out ultra-moist topped with melted cheddar cheese. DH and my 15-month-old DD enjoyed every bite.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (medium sized)
- 1 (5 1/3 ounce) package rice pilaf mix (Knorr Rice Sides Rice Pilaf)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried garlic, minced (I use Tastefully Simple Garlic Garlic Seasoning)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried onion, minced (I use Tastefully Simple Onion Onion Seasoning)
- 2 cups chicken broth (or water)
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a 9 x 13 baking pan, lay chicken breasts side-by-side.
- In a medium bowl, combine rice pilaf mix, olive oil, garlic, onion and chicken broth. Pour evenly over chicken breasts.
- Cover pan with aluminum foil, securing all sides, and bake for 30-40 minutes (depending on the size of your chicken breasts--some found at the supermarket today are mamouth!).
- Once chicken breasts are cooked through, remove pan from oven. Preheat broiler to medium heat.
- Evenly divide cheddar cheese and sprinkle the top of each chicken breast.
- Place pan 4-6 inches from heat source (uncovered) and broil for 2-3 minutes or until cheese has melted and begun to brown slightly.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Add Your Own Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 285gCalories: 356.6kcalCarbohydrates: 0.9gProtein: 36.2gFat: 22.2gSaturated Fat: 7.5gCholesterol: 107.6mgSodium: 560.8mgSugar: 0.5g
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