INGREDIENTS:
* 4 boneless chicken breast halves, skin removed
* 1 can (10 1/2 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
* 1 soup can half-and-half or milk
* 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom pieces, with liquid
* 3/4 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
* 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1 envelope dry onion soup mix, divided
* 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
* 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
PREPARATION:
Wash chicken breasts and pat dry; set aside. Combine soup with half and half. Reserve 1/2 cup of mixture for later. Mix remaining soup mixture with rice, garlic powder and half of the dry onion soup mix (about 1/4 cup).Mix well and pour into a baking dish. Place chicken breasts on rice mixture. Combine reserved soup mixture with undrained mushrooms. Pour over chicken breasts. Sprinkle with remaining dry onion soup mix, thyme, and Parmesan cheese. Cover tightly with foil and bake in a 350° oven for 1 hour. Remove foil and continue baking for 15 to 20 minutes longer, or until chicken is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Serves 4.
