Smoky Mountain Chicken And Rice Casserole Food

SMOKY CHICKEN, BROCCOLI RABE AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Melt the butter in a 12-inch enameled cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions and celery and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, to cook off the raw taste, about 3 minutes.
• Whisk together the chicken stock, creme fraiche, sherry vinegar, garlic paste and soy sauce in a medium bowl. Slowly stir the liquid into the onion mixture, whisking the entire time. Lumps might form at first but just keep whisking -- they will go away. Lower the heat to medium-low and continue to cook until the sauce simmers and is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Stir in the chicken, rice, broccoli rabe, rosemary, liquid smoke, red pepper flakes and cheese. Top with the sliced almonds and bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Season with pepper, garlic powder and Italian seasoning to taste. Bake seasoned chicken in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes or until cooked through and juices run clear.
• When chicken is done, remove from oven and pour on barbecue sauce. Layer each breast with slice of ham, then slice of cheese. Return to oven and continue to bake for 5 minutes or until cheese has melted. Remove from oven and top with chopped green onions and tomatoes.

SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly coat 13x9x2-inch baking dish with vegetable cooking spray. In large bowl, stir together sour cream, soup, chipotles, salt and pepper until well blended. Stir in rice, chicken and cheese. Spoon into baking dish. Bake uncovered in preheated oven 20 to 25 minutes, until edges of casserole are bubbly. Turn oven to broil setting and lightly brown casserole.

SMOKY PAPRIKA CHICKEN OVER RICE

Steps:

• Bring 2 cups of lightly salted water to a boil.
• Add the rice, reduce the heat to low, and cook 17 minutes or until tender.
• Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a large, deep over medium-high heat.
• Peel and thinly slice the onion into rings, adding them to the skillet as you slice.
• Add chicken, salt and pepper.
• Cook, stirring often, for 4 to 5 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
• Remove the chicken and most of the onions to a platter and set aside.
• Add the garlic, tomato paste, paprika and 1 cup water to the skillet; stir well until blended.
• Raise the heat to high, and bring tomato mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
• Stir in the sour cream (do not use low-fat or fat-free versions, or they may curdle.), then add the chicken and onions back to the skillet and cook about 3 more minutes.
• Serve over hot rice.

CHEESY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place chicken in a small baking dish and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, turning to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cut into strips or cubes when cool enough to handle. Leave the oven on.
• While the chicken bakes, bring water and 2 tablespoons olive oil to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in rice. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes. Fluff lightly with fork.
• While the rice cooks, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, bell pepper, carrots, and garlic until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Place rice, vegetable mixture, chicken, 1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, beans, and tomatoes in a large bowl and stir until well combined. Spoon into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 10 minutes longer.