CHICKEN AND KNORR RICE CASSEROLE RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Season chicken, if desired, with salt and pepper. Heat oil in deep, large skillet over medium-high heat and brown chicken. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is almost tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in carrots, zucchini and green onion and cook, stirring occasionally, an additional 5 minutes.
• Combine boiling water with Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Chicken flavor in 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Stir in vegetables and chicken. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
• Bake 30 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked and rice is tender.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 3-quart baking dish with no-stick cooking spray; set aside.
• Melt 1/4 cup Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt in 12-inch skillet over medium heat until sizzling. Add shallots, leek, carrot, celery, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• Add flour; continue cooking 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Slowly add chicken broth, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
• Add chicken, milk, rices, oregano and half of cheese. Simmer 4-5 minutes or until cheese is melted and mixture is slightly thickened.
• Pour into prepared pan; sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake 20 minutes or until bubbling.
• Combine crushed crackers and 2 tablespoons melted Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt; sprinkle over casserole.
• Return casserole to oven; continue baking 20-25 minutes or until cracker topping is deep golden brown and chicken mixture bubbles in center.