CHICKEN N RICE CASSEROLE - DEE DEE'S

Chicken n Rice Casserole - Dee Dee's image

Provided by Diane Atherton

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 c celery, chopped
1/4 c onion, chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
light olive oil
8 oz pkg fresh sliced mushrooms
1 c long grain rice, uncooked
1 can(s) (10 3/4 oz) reduced fat cream of chicken soup, undiluted (or cream of mushroom)
1 can(s) (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts, optional
3 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, optional
1/4 c dry sherry
6 chicken breast halves, skinned
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large skillet, saute' the celery, onion, and garlic in a small amount of olive oil for about 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender; add mushrooms and cook for 2 more minutes.
3. Stir in remaining ingredients (except the chicken); cook just until it starts to simmer.
4. Spoon into a lightly greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish; top with chicken breast. Sprinkle with additional salt and pepper. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes. Check after 1 hour to see if rice is done. Bake longer if necessary to ensure rice is cooked.