Homemade Seasoned Rice Mix & Chicken Rice Casserole

Submitted by SweetDivaMJ

"From Taste of Home. This rice mix is very popular in our home - goes well with chicken, pork or fish. It makes great gifts also when packaged in a jar with a nice ribbon. I make it with brown rice and adjust the cooking time as needed. The casserole is comforting and satisfying as well. The prep/cooking time is based on the casserole recipe. **NOTE** Where the ingredients list 1 cup rice, mix - it is calling for the Homemade Seasoned Rice Mix."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• RICE MIX

• 3 cups uncooked long grain rice
• 6 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• 1⁄4 cup dried parsley flakes
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme

• ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS TO PREPARE RICE (1 cup rice mix plus)

• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon butter

• CHICKEN RICE CASSEROLE (1 cup rice mix plus)

• 2 1⁄2 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 1 1⁄2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
• 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
• 1 (4 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained
• 2 cups water
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
• 1⁄4 teaspoon onion salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄4 cup crushed potato chips

directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a storage container with a tight-fitting lid.
2. Yield: 3-1/2 cups.
3. **TO PREPARE RICE AS A SIDE DISH**.
4. Combine 2 cups water and 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
5. Stir in one cup mix.
6. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
7. Yield: 6 servings.
8. **CHICKEN RICE CASSEROLE**.
9. In a greased 2-qt. casserole, combine chicken, vegetables, rice mix, onion and mushrooms.
10. Combine water, soup, onion salt and thyme; mix well.
11. Pour over the rice mixture; stir.
12. Cover and bake at 375° for 55-65 minutes or until the rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
13. Sprinkle with potato chips.
14. Yield: 6 servings.

Reviews

[mums the word]

I also got this recipe from TOH. I used the rice mixture for part of my Xmas gift baskets this year and everyone really liked it. I have also made it as a casserole and my family likes it too.

 

[Buckeye Mom]

I only made the rice part of this, not the casserole. It was good, but a bit bland. I will probably make it again when in a pinch for a side dish, but it is unlikely to become a regular dish in our home.