Uncle Josh's Famous Chicken and Rice

Rating: 3.56 stars
18 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 6
  • 4 star values: 7
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 4

If you like chicken and rice, you'll love this simple and quick recipe for America's favorite bird (and grain)! If desired, add corn and green beans on the side for a full meal! Most excellent!

By Josh Adams
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Ingredients

6
Original recipe yields 6 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare instant rice according to package directions. (Note: 2 cups of uncooked rice will yield about 4 cups of cooked rice.)

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  • In a 9x13 inch baking dish, thoroughly mix the cooked rice, soup, water, lemon pepper, lemon and herb seasoning, cumin and thyme. Press chicken breasts into mixture until only the tops show.

  • Cover and cook 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Pierce chicken breasts with a fork. Continue cooking 30 minutes. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
296.6 calories; 28 g protein; 29.5 g carbohydrates; 71.3 mg cholesterol; 405.3 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

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Most helpful positive review

Josh Adams
Rating: 5 stars
11/30/2018
I went back and re-worked this recipe. It's listed as a separate recipe because I cannot edit this one. Most of the spices are now listed "To Taste". As you read the reviews you will see where other people have thrown their own versions into this to make it their own which is basically what I did the first time I made this. I can tell you which spice is in all my dishes but I vary the amounts based on what taste I am looking for. My advice is to always start with very little spice and then gradually add each one to reach your preference. What's good to me may taste horrible to someone else. So play with it Use Creme of Mushroom instead of Creme of Chicken try adding a little Garlic things like that. You'll find this is a very easy and quick recipe. Read More
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diane
Rating: 1 stars
06/23/2003
I am so sorry but this recipie is really bad. Imagine all the cumin and tyme for only four cooked cups rice then imagine six bland chicken breasts baked on top. Thats exactly what is is and what it tastes like! It was really strong rice with bland chicken. I decided to make this because it seemed a lot healthier than other chicken and rice dishes but I was so disappointed. To make matters worse I had a friend over to eat that night and when I offered to put frozen pizza in for her instead she accepted! Read More
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(17)
18 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 6
  • 4 star values: 7
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 4
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Josh Adams
Rating: 5 stars
11/30/2018
I went back and re-worked this recipe. It's listed as a separate recipe because I cannot edit this one. Most of the spices are now listed "To Taste". As you read the reviews you will see where other people have thrown their own versions into this to make it their own which is basically what I did the first time I made this. I can tell you which spice is in all my dishes but I vary the amounts based on what taste I am looking for. My advice is to always start with very little spice and then gradually add each one to reach your preference. What's good to me may taste horrible to someone else. So play with it Use Creme of Mushroom instead of Creme of Chicken try adding a little Garlic things like that. You'll find this is a very easy and quick recipe. Read More
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(16)
diane
Rating: 1 stars
06/23/2003
I am so sorry but this recipie is really bad. Imagine all the cumin and tyme for only four cooked cups rice then imagine six bland chicken breasts baked on top. Thats exactly what is is and what it tastes like! It was really strong rice with bland chicken. I decided to make this because it seemed a lot healthier than other chicken and rice dishes but I was so disappointed. To make matters worse I had a friend over to eat that night and when I offered to put frozen pizza in for her instead she accepted! Read More
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(17)
Josh Adams
Rating: 5 stars
11/30/2018
I went back and re-worked this recipe. It's listed as a separate recipe because I cannot edit this one. Most of the spices are now listed "To Taste". As you read the reviews you will see where other people have thrown their own versions into this to make it their own which is basically what I did the first time I made this. I can tell you which spice is in all my dishes but I vary the amounts based on what taste I am looking for. My advice is to always start with very little spice and then gradually add each one to reach your preference. What's good to me may taste horrible to someone else. So play with it Use Creme of Mushroom instead of Creme of Chicken try adding a little Garlic things like that. You'll find this is a very easy and quick recipe. Read More
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Menwith Hill'er Back Home !!
Rating: 5 stars
02/18/2009
Please don t pay attention to the negative reviews here! This recipe is a real gem for a quick and easy and DELICIOUS dinner! Great with dilled peas and buttered soft French bread!! Along with the water - I used one can of Amy s Organic Cream of Mushroom soup 1 heaping tablespoon of Sylvia s Lemon Pepper seasoning a heaping tsp of cumin fresh (not dried) thyme tsp salt tsp dried lemon peel and the juice of small lemon (last three my additions). The beauty in a recipe that most of the ingredients are to taste means that if it is bland then it is the fault of the cook NOT of the recipe s author!!! The only suggestion I have for the author is to have listed salt to taste because a lot of new cooks wouldn t know to do that to taste - even if it s not listed. I mixed the above with my already cooked/diced chicken and just-cooked jasmine rice. I cooked for a shorter time since my chicken was cooked already. This was absolutely delicious and I will fix it again and again!!! Thanks a bunch Uncle Josh!!! Read More
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MARYSMTH
Rating: 1 stars
08/27/2003
If only it tasted as good as it smells. It's very bland and definitely missing something. If I were to make it again and I doubt I will I would probably cut the cumin in half and add some garlic. Read More
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CHRISTINE
Rating: 4 stars
04/26/2006
I liked this recipe as a starting point. I made the rice as shown but added a bit of garlic. I seasoned the chicken with garlic & herbs before cooking. Tasted great! Tweak this recipe to your taste & you'll have a quick and yummy dinner. Read More
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copes006
Rating: 5 stars
12/07/2006
Wonderfully delicious! I used cream of mushroom for the soup and my 4 boys love it. Read More
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FROSTY
Rating: 1 stars
06/29/2005
worse recipe i have used Read More
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emilyseattle
Rating: 4 stars
06/30/2009
We loved this recipe! Easy and delicious. We used 3 chicken breasts instead of 6 which was plenty - I don't think there would have been enough rice for 6 chicken breasts! We will definitely make it again!!! Read More
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Dena Rose
Rating: 4 stars
10/06/2008
My family loved this dish! Don't be scared off by the negative reviews... a good cook adds their own personal flair to most recipes. Go for it! I added a little garlic but this recipe had plenty of flavor. Served with a veggie side dish it is a real winner! Read More
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