Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

This is a simple casserole recipe that you can make on one of those nights when you just don't have the will power to go to the grocery store using just the ingredients that are commonly hidden away in your kitchen. Even the beginners will find this recipe a cinch. The hardest part of preparing this dish is waiting for it to get to come out of the oven!

Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

Serves 4-6

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 1/3 cups water

3/4 cup uncooked long-grain white rice

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

2 cups frozen mixed vegetables

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts halves

1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

• Heat the oven to 375°F.
• Stir the soup, water, rice, garlic powder, black pepper and vegetables in a 2-quart shallow baking dish.
• Top with the chicken. Season the chicken as desired.
• Cover the baking dish.
• Bake for 50 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
• Top with the cheese.
• Let the casserole stand for 10 minutes.
• Stir the rice before serving.