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Minestrone Chicken and Rice

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 1 hr 30 min
  • Ingredients 10
  • Servings 5
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Kidney Beans provide a simple addition to a hearty chicken and rice casserole dinner.
Updated Oct 20, 2016
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups frozen bell pepper stir-fry
  • 1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
  • 1 (15.5-oz.) can dark red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 (14 1/2-oz.) can ready-to-serve chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes with garlic, oregano and basil, undrained
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 to 3 1/2 lb. cut-up frying chicken, skin removed

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In sprayed baking dish, combine bell pepper stir-fry, rice, kidney beans, broth and tomatoes; mix well.
  • 2
    In food storage plastic bag, combine flour, cheese, Italian seasoning and paprika; shake to mix. Add chicken pieces, 1 or 2 at a time; shake to coat. Arrange chicken pieces over rice mixture. Spray sheet of foil with cooking spray; cover baking dish with foil, sprayed side down.
  • 3
    Bake at 375°F. for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear.

Tips from the Pillsbury Kitchens

  • tip 1
    We named this recipe minestrone because the casserole contains many of the same ingredients as the traditional Italian soup of vegetables, pasta and beans. Consequently, the flavor of this casserole is very much like minestrone.
  • tip 2
    To remove the skin from chicken wings and legs, use a kitchen scissors.
  • tip 3
    Serve this flavorful casserole with hearts of romaine dressed in a garlicky vinaigrette and with crusty Italian bread.

Nutrition Information

450 Calories, 9g Total Fat, 40g Protein, 52g Total Carbohydrate, 4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/5 of Recipe
Calories
450
Calories from Fat
80
Total Fat
9g
14%
Saturated Fat
3g
15%
Cholesterol
95mg
32%
Sodium
680mg
28%
Total Carbohydrate
52g
17%
Dietary Fiber
5g
20%
Sugars
4g
Protein
40g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
30%
30%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 3 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 4 Very Lean Meat; 1 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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