What’s for dinner tonight, you ask? A bit of old school bliss thanks to Nostalgic Chicken & Rice Casserole! Remember the good ole days as you dig into this tender, juicy chicken. The creamy rice it sits on will make you feel as comfortable as being back at momma’s table. Let the good times roll as you flashback to your younger years with Nostalgic Chicken & Rice Casserole!
Ingredients
- 1/4-1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 (3.5-4-pound) broiler/fryer chicken, cut up
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 1/3 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice, uncooked
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- fresh parsley, to taste, minced
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease a 13×9-inch baking dish.
Step 3 –Add the flour to a shallow bowl.
Step 4 –Dredge the chicken in the flour and coat on all sides, shaking off the excess.
Step 5 –In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil.
Step 6 –Add the chicken to the oil, in batches, and cook until it is browned.
Step 7 –In a large bowl, combine the water, the rice, the milk, the salt, the poultry seasoning, and the pepper.
Step 8 –Pour the rice mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Step 9 –Top the rice mixture with the browned chicken.
Step 10 –Cover the dish with foil and bake until the chicken juices run clear, about 50-55 minutes.
Step 11 –Sprinkle the casserole with the parsley.
Step 12 –Serve.
