HERBED CHICKEN & WILD RICE CASSEROLE

Herbed Chicken & Wild Rice Casserole image

Provided by Jellyqueen

Time 6h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 -1 1/2 lb chicken tenders
6 -8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 -3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 teaspoon butter
1 (6 ounce) box chicken flavored long grain and wild rice blend
1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup (if you can find the herbed cream soup, it is best)
1 cup water
1 teaspoon herbs (mixture of your choice, parsley, thyme, tarragon, etc.)

Steps:

Saute the chicken pieces and mushrooms in oil and butter until chicken is very lightly browned.
Place bacon on bottom of 3 1/2 quart or larger crockpot.
Place package of rice over bacon, reserving the package of seasoning that is enclosed in the box.
Place chicken tenders over rice.
Pour soup over chicken, then add water.
Top with seasonings and sprinkle with herb mixture.
Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours, or until rice is tender.
NOTE: Some of the boxed rice mixes may already be combined with the seasonings.
That is not problem.