Ingredients
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3
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whole chicken breasts, split
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salt and ground black pepper, to taste
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1/4
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cup
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butter
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1/2
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cup
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onion, sliced
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2
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Tbsps
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pimiento, diced (optional)
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2 1/2
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cups
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water
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1/2
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cup
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American cheese, grated
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1
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each
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Carolina® Long Grain and Wild Rice Mix
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1/4
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cup
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sliced almonds
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Cooking Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Season chicken to taste with salt and pepper. In a heavy skillet, brown chicken in melted butter. Add onion and sauté lightly. Drain chicken and onion well. Pour off excess drippings. Stir pimento, water, cheese, and rice mix into a skillet. Bring to a boil and pour into a shallow baking dish (approximately 13"x8"x1½"). Place prepared chicken breasts on top and bake for about 30 minutes. Sprinkle the almonds over the chicken and rice; continue to bake an additional 15-minutes.