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There’s nothing I hate more than having to read a long, drawn out story before the recipe. So here’s the recipe:
The Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Box of Boil-in-Bag Rice (4 bags)
- 1 Family Size Can of Cream of Chicken Soup
- 2 – 12.5 oz Cans of Chunked Chicken Breast
- 1/4 to 1/2 Cup of Milk
- 1 Tbsp. Butter
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
Directions
- Boil all four bags of rice per the box label instructions (usually ten minutes).
- Drain the rice and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. In the same pan or pot, melt the butter, then add the drained chicken, salt, and pepper. Sauté for two minutes.
- Add cream of chicken and milk (add more milk for thinner sauce, less for thicker). Heat for two minutes.
- Add rice stirring to combine. Add salt and pepper as desired. Heat until bubbling.
Feeds 6-8 people easily, with leftovers.
The Story
This is one of the easiest meals you can make this week . The ingredients I listed are $12.74 shipped to your door in a day or two, saving you a trip to the grocery store. But the ingredients can be had for as cheap as $6.35 at Walmart if you’re willing to make the trip (check prices in the Walmart app for local prices). That’s for the off-brand rice and cream of chicken and a chilled rotisserie chicken instead of the canned variety.
My kids absolutely love this recipe. I only recently started making it, and we’ve already had it several times, with them asking for it in advance. Any time I can feed five kids and two adults for less than $7 (or even $12 if I order online) is a huge win.
This is a sure-fire 10 out of 10 recipe for easiness and crowd appeal. Cheap, delicious, and feeds everyone for around $10.
Is it the healthiest option? No, not necessarily. I get that canned items aren’t always the best option. But with grocery prices where they are, and with parents stretched thin already, everyone needs a quick go-to meal that everyone eats. And you could always toss in some frozen peas or broccoli for some added flavor and nutrition, if your kids will eat it.
There are a lot worse options out there that cost a lot more. So, for my big family, this is a winner-winner-chicken-and-rice-dinner.
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This is great and definitely something I will be trying out! I need some quick easy meals for my family at the moment. Sometimes you just don’t want to cook!
Yes! It’s perfect for those nights when you just want something quick without a lot of prep or cook time. This is literally boiling water and heating everything together in the same pot. One pan/pot meals are my favorite because I don’t have to do a lot of dishes afterward either, which is another win! Thanks for reading!