Party Chicken Bake

1 Tbsp Italian Salad Dressing Mix -- dry

2 Tbsp Butter Or Margarine -- melted

3 Whole Chicken Breasts -- split

1 Can Cream Of Mushroom Soup -- undiluted

3 Oz Cream Cheese -- softened

1 Tbsp Chopped Chives

1/3 C Sauterne Wine

1 C Instant Rice

Reserve ? tsp salad dressing mix. In large skilet combine butter and dressing mix; add chicken and brown slowly until golden. Place in 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Blend soup, cream cheese, chives, and sauterne. Spoon over chicken. Bake uncovered at 325? for 1 hour. Baste with sauce occasionally. Serve over rice which has been cooked in water to which the reserved ? teaspoon salad dressing mix has been added.

Serves 6

Source: "Mountain Measures" -- Junior League of Charleston, WV ed. 1974

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