20 Minute Cheesy Chicken Rice Recipes

20-MINUTE CHICKEN & RICE DINNER

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium-heat heat. Cook chicken,stirring often,for 5 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a plate. Reduce the heat to medium.
• Stir in soup,water and paprika. Cook,stirring often,until boiling. Stir in chicken,rice and vegetables. Simmer,covered over medium-low heat,for 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender. Let stand,covered,for 5 minutes before serving.

EASY CHEESY CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Spread rice into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup Cheddar cheese over the rice; season with black pepper and salt. Arrange chicken breast halves evenly atop the rice and cheese layers. Dot chicken breasts evenly with rounded teaspoons of cream of chicken soup. Pour 3 cups water over the chicken and finish by sprinkling onion soup mix evenly over everything.
• Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Check rice for doneness; if water is already completely absorbed, add 1/2 cup more water to keep mixture moist. Continue baking until the chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese over the dish.

20 MINUTE PARMESAN CHICKEN AND RICE DINNER

Steps:

• A favorite with cheese lovers, this 20 Minute Parmesan Chicken and Rice Dinner is comforting, quick-cooking and will bring a smile to everyone at your table. Step 1
• Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cover. Cook for 4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Step 2
• Remove chicken from skillet. Add water or milk and soup to skillet and stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Step 3
• Add rice, peas and cheese to skillet and mix well. Top with chicken and cover. Step 4
• Cook on low heat for 5 minutes. Season with black pepper, if using. Recipe Tips If you don't have a nonstick skillet, increase oil to 2 tablespoons to help prevent the chicken from sticking to the pan. If you want to add more flavor to this dish, try adding 1/2 teaspoon of dried and crushed oregano leaves to the soup when adding it to the skillet. If peas aren't your thing, sliced mushrooms, red peppers or asparagus make a great substitution here.

20-MINUTE CHEESY CHICKEN RICE

Steps:

• Cook chicken in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 2 to 3 min. on each side or until lightly browned on both sides. Remove chicken from skillet; set aside.
• Add water and rice to skillet; stir. Bring to boil. Return chicken to skillet; cover. Cook on medium heat 5 min. or until chicken is done (165�F). Remove skillet from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 min. or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
• Meanwhile, microwave 2% Milk VELVEETA and salsa in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after each minute.
• Serve chicken and rice topped with VELVEETA sauce.

CHEESY CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• To Cook Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste, place in a microwave-safe dish, cover and cook in microwave for 5 to 6 minutes. Turn and cook another 2 to 3 minutes or until cooked through and no longer pink inside. Let cool.
• In a 9x13 inch baking dish, combine chicken, rice and soup and mix well. Top with cheese, then with bread cubes.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and bread is crunchy.

CHEESY CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 6 to 7 min. on each side or until done (165°F). Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm.
• Add broth to skillet. Bring to boil.
• Stir in rice, broccoli and VELVEETA. Top with chicken; cover. Cook on low heat 5 min. Remove chicken from skillet. Stir rice mixture until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended.
• Serve chicken with the rice mixture.