"FUNERAL" CASSEROLE

Provided by Kathy Carlson @Gr8cook17

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 8

4-6 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin
4 clove(s) garlic, pressed- don't use the stuff in the jar!
1 or 2 large can(s) diced green chilies (ortega?)
2 cup(s) cheddar cheese, shredded or your favorite
1 1/2 cup(s) whipping cream (must use cream as half& half or milk will curdle)
to taste - salt & pepper on chicken before cooking
2 package(s) success boil -in bag rice, cooked (or 4 cups cooked rice)

Steps:

Saute breasts in olive oil & garlic about 5 minutes per side. Place in casserole dish. (I always use disposible when I'm taking to someone)Top each breast with a big spoonful of the green chilies. Sprinkle with cheese. Pour cream over. Place in oven @ 350 degrees for 25 minutes, basting once. While chicken is baking make 1-2 recipes of rice (follow package directions-I use 2 bags of Success Boil in bag rice)Remove pan from oven. Transfer chicken i piece at a time to a cutting board and cut into bite-sized pieces. Return to pan with creamy-cheezy sauce. Add prepared rice and stir well.YUM!