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. Instructions:
. Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
This recipe requires very little prep time. The key to a successful dump meal is gathering all your ingredients and having everything ready to go.
1. If you’re using bone-in chicken thighs, you can leave them whole. However, if you prefer, you can trim off excess fat or cut the chicken into smaller pieces for quicker cooking.
2. Measure out the rice, frozen vegetables, and broth. Open the cans of diced tomatoes and cream of chicken soup.
3. You can also adjust the seasoning to your taste. Add more garlic powder, paprika, or salt and pepper depending on how flavorful you want the dish to be.
. Step 2: Dump the Ingredients
Now that everything is prepped, it’s time to “dump” the ingredients into your slow cooker or casserole dish. Here’s how:
1. **Layer the Ingredients**: Start by adding the uncooked rice to the bottom of your slow cooker or casserole dish. Next, place the chicken pieces on top of the rice.
2. **Add the Canned Ingredients**: Pour the entire can of diced tomatoes (with juice) and the can of cream of chicken soup on top of the chicken. Spread it out evenly.
3. **Add the Broth**: Pour in the chicken broth. This will help to cook the rice and keep the chicken moist.
4. **Sprinkle the Seasoning**: Sprinkle the onion soup mix, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper over the top of the ingredients. Don’t worry about stirring yet—the liquid will absorb into the rice and chicken as it cooks.
5. **Add the Vegetables**: Finally, add the frozen mixed vegetables on top of everything. The vegetables will cook right along with the chicken and rice, adding color, texture, and flavor.
. Step 3: Cook the Meal
At this point, you can choose how to cook the dump meal based on your available time and equipment.
– **Slow Cooker**: Set the slow cooker to low for 6-8 hours. If you’re in a rush, you can set it to high for 3-4 hours. The slow cooker will cook the rice perfectly, ensuring it’s tender and fully cooked while keeping the chicken moist.
– **Oven**: If you’re cooking in a casserole dish, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 1 hour, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the rice is tender.
. Step 4: Serve and Enjoy
Once your chicken, rice, and veggies are cooked to perfection, give the meal a quick stir to combine everything. The rice should be soft and infused with the flavors of the chicken and seasoning. The chicken should be tender and easy to shred with a fork.
Serve this comforting dish on its own or with a side of fresh bread. It’s the perfect meal to feed a large group, and everyone will be satisfied with the hearty combination of protein, carbs, and vegetables.
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