The Old Oak Tree

The Old Oak Tree
These recipes sound great. Maybe we can try some next week while Bobby's family is here. I tried (invented?) a new recipe last night that was very good.

Momma K's Chicken & Rice Casserole

2 Chicken breasts, flattened, then cut into 3 or 4 large pieces
or use chicken strips, thighs, drum sticks or even canned
chicken
1 box Uncle Ben's long grain & wild rice (Fast Cook kind)
Additional rice or oatmeal if wanted
1 can cream of chicken soup (or cream of whatever you have)
1/2 soup can of milk (a little more if adding more rice or oatmeal)
1 c sour cream
1 4 oz. can mushrooms, drained (or use fresh -- even better)

Cook rice according to directions (only takes 5 minutes)
While rice is cooking, mix soup, milk, sour cream, and mushrooms together.

When the rice is done, stir it into the soup mixture. Pour into a 9x13 pan. "Bury" the chicken pieces in the rice mixture and cook for 1 hour at 350. (I think you could cook for 45 minutes at 375, but haven't tried it yet.)

You can always add additional rice and more milk if you need to s-t-r-e-t-c-h it a bit. (Or add 1/2 to 3/4 cup of dry oatmeal instead of rice). If using regular rice, just season to your preferences and cook according to directions.

It was really tasty and made great leftovers. You could always add some chopped broccoli, spinach, shredded carrots, etc. to get some veggies in it -- or serve some on the side.

Let me know if you try it and any suggestions. Enjoy!