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Title: Pecan Chicken Divan Categories: Nuts, Vegetables, Chicken Yield: 4 Servings 3 tb Oil; vegetable 1 1/2 c Mushrooms; sliced 1 c Onion; chopped 1 md Red pepper; coarsely chopped 13 oz Chicken broth 1 ts Thyme; dried Salt 1/2 ts Pepper 6 oz Wild rice mix; package long- 1/3 c Pecans; finely chopped 3 tb Flour 1/2 c Milk 1 lb Chicken breasts; boneless, s 2 c Broccoli; steamed florets Heat oven to 375 degrees. PREPARE RICE: In 2-quart flameproof casserole over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil; add mushrooms, onion and red pepper; cook about 3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in chicken broth, 1/2 cup water, thyme, salt and pepper; bring to boil. Stir in rice mix, omittng seasoning packet; remove from heat. Bake, covered, 15 minutes. PREPARE CHICKEN: While rice cooks, in shallow dish combine pecans and flour; pour milk into second shallow dish. Dip chicken breasts, one at a time, first into milk, then into pecan mixture to coat completely, gently shaking off excess pecans. In 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil; add chicken breasts; cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side until browned. TO ASSEMBLE: Remove casserole from oven; uncover; arrange browned chicken breasts over rice. Return to oven; bake, uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes longer until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through. Arrange steamed broccoli florets over rice to serve. From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini |