Shelly's Recipe

ITALIAN CHICKEN AND RICE

Category: Casseroles - Chicken and Turkey

1 1/2 cups water
1 cup rice
1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tsp dried basil and oregano, divided
1 tsp minced garlic
1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 375. In a 2 to 3 quart oblong baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Combine first first 5 ingredients, 1 tsp basil, 1 tsp oregano and garlic, stirring well. Top the rice mixture with chicken strips and sprinkle with remaining basil, oregano and parmesan cheese. Bake, covered, for 45 minutes. Uncover and continue baking 15 minutes longer or until chicken is tender and rice is cooked. Serves 4-6