Chicken Atop Rice

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This recipe comes from pillsbury kitchens' family cookbook. chicken is baked on top of a rice mixture. there are variations to this recipe using stuffing instead of rice, and pork chops instead of chicken.

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Steps

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Heat oven to 375 degrees.

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In 13x9 inch pan , combine first 7 incredients , mix well.

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Arrange chicken on the rice mixture , skin side up , drizzle with butter.

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Sprinkle with 1 / 2 teaspoon salt , paprika and poultry seasoning.

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Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 1 hour or until chicken is tender.

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Herb-seasoned stuffing mix for rice.

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Omit first 1 / 2 teaspoon salt.

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Bake covered with foil at 375 for 1 hour.

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Remove foil and bake 30 minutes longer.

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This makes a moist dressing.

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If you prefer a drier dressing , decrease water to 1 1 / 2 cups.

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Wild rice can be substituted for half of rice.

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For pork chops atop rice , in large skillet , brown 6 pork chops.

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Arrange pork chops on rice mixture , omit butter.

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Ingredients

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rice, onions, celery, salt, water, condensed cream of chicken soup, mushroom stems and pieces, frying chickens, butter, paprika, poultry seasoning