Chicken-Bacon-Ranch Casserole

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Ingredients

  • 10 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1½ cups long-grain white rice
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 2 Tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 (1-oz) envelope Ranch dressing mix
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded colby-Jack cheese
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp; drain on paper towels.
  2. Stir together half of bacon, rice, onion, uncooked chicken, butter, and dressing mix in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Stir in broth and cream.
  3. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with cheese, and bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with remaining bacon and parsley.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 (12-oz) pkg frozen broccoli florets
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp butter, softened

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook broccoli according to package directions; transfer to a bowl. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and butter; toss and season with salt and pepper to taste.

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