Casserole
A casserole (French: diminutive of casse, from Provençal cassa, meaning ‘pan’) is a kind of large, deep pan or bowl used for cooking a variety of dishes in the oven; it is also a category of foods cooked in such a vessel. To distinguish the two uses, the pan can be called a “casserole dish” or “casserole pan”, whereas the food is simply “a casserole”. The same pan is often used both for cooking and for serving.
American-Style Casserole
In the United States, a casserole or hot dish is typically a baked food with three main components: pieces of meat (such as chicken or ground meat) fish (such as tuna) or other protein (such as beans or tofu), various chopped or canned vegetables (such as green beans or peas), and a starchy binder (such as flour, potato, rice or pasta); sometimes, there is also a crunchy or cheesy topping. Liquids are released from the meat and vegetables during cooking, and further liquid in the form of stock, wine, beer, gin, cider, vegetable juice, or even water may be added when the dish is assembled. Casseroles are usually cooked slowly in the oven, often uncovered. They may be served as a main course or side dish, and, conveniently, may be served in the vessel in which they were cooked. (Wikipedia)
Ingredients
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 and 1/3 cup water
3/4 cup uncooked rice
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
4 boneless skinless chicken breast
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
To make this cheesy chicken and rice casserole, start by stirring the soup, water, rice, onion powder, pepper, and vegetables in a 2-quart baking dish. Top the mixture with the chicken. Season the chicken as desired. Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 50 minutes or until chicken and rice are done. Top with cheese. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Stir rice before serving. Enjoy!!
Option
Top chicken with crushed French fried onions, and bake for 5 minutes. Top with cheese, let stand 5 minutes before serving.
