Chicken Cassandra is a beloved American-Italian comfort food that transforms simple ingredients into a hearty, one-pot wonder. This recipe combines tender chicken pieces with long-grain rice, earthy frozen Brussels sprouts, and chopped stewed tomatoes. The addition of dry white wine and Italian salad dressing creates a rich, tangy broth that permeates the rice and vegetables as they slow-cook. It’s a rustic, family-friendly dish that offers a balance of savory chicken, slightly bitter greens, and acidic tomatoes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this meal requires minimal active prep time, allowing the slow cooker to do the heavy work. The result is a warm, satisfying dinner that feels like a hug on a plate.
Chicken Cassandra
Description
Chicken Cassandra is a beloved American-Italian comfort food that transforms simple ingredients into a hearty, one-pot wonder. This recipe combines tender chicken pieces with long-grain rice, earthy frozen Brussels sprouts, and chopped stewed tomatoes. The addition of dry white wine and Italian salad dressing creates a rich, tangy broth that permeates the rice and vegetables as they slow-cook. It&# 226;ÂÂs a rustic, family-friendly dish that offers a balance of savory chicken, slightly bitter greens, and acidic tomatoes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this meal requires minimal active prep time, allowing the slow cooker to do the heavy work. The result is a warm, satisfying dinner that feels like a hug on a plate.Ingredients
Directions
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Cut the whole chicken into serving pieces and rinse thoroughly under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels.
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the Italian salad dressing, swirling to coat the bottom.
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Place the chicken pieces in the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes per side until lightly browned and fragrant.
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In the bottom of a 5-6 quart slow cooker, combine the raw long-grain rice, chopped stewed tomatoes, dry white wine, celery seed, Italian seasoning, and salt.
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Add the frozen Brussels sprouts to the slow cooker, stirring them into the rice and tomato mixture.
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Place the sautéed chicken pieces on top of the rice and vegetable mixture in the slow cooker.
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Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and the rice is cooked through.
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Serve hot directly from the slow cooker, spooning the rice and Brussels sprouts alongside the chicken.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1041.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 46.8g72%
- Saturated Fat 12.2g61%
- Cholesterol 303.0mg101%
- Sodium 7784.6mg325%
- Total Carbohydrate 35.2g12%
- Dietary Fiber 2.8g12%
- Sugars 5.8g
- Protein 96.4g193%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
