Dijon Chicken Au Gratin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups instant rice
6 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 cup dry white wine or 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons dried tarragon leaves
salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

Spread uncooked rice in lightly greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
Place chicken breasts on top of rice.
Arrange zucchini and bell pepper on top of chicken.
Mix mustard, wine, and water in small bowl until smooth; pour over vegetables and chicken.
Combine remaining ingredients, except salt and pepper; sprinkle evenly over entire dish.
Bake, covered, at 350 degrees 20 minutes; uncover and bake until rice and chicken are tender and liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes longer.
Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.