Lunch

Almond Chicken and Rice

Tender chicken and crunchy almonds simmered with rice in a savory sauce — a hearty, one-pan meal that's both satisfying and full of texture.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice 1 (3 1/2) pound broiler-fryer chicken, cut up
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 celery rib, chopped 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds, divided

Directions

  1. Place the rice in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish; top with chicken. In a bowl, combine soup, milk, celery, onion, parsley, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup of almonds. Pour over chicken. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining almonds. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear.