Zesty Chicken Supreme

Submitted by cowgirl_cook

"Originally my grandma's recipe, but I've tweaked it over the years to be a little healthier and a lot zestier. One of the staples in our family, I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!"

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 8 frozen chicken breast halves or 4 frozen chicken breasts
• 1 1⁄2 cups brown rice (brown mixed with wild rice is the best!)
• 1 (14 ounce) can 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (14 ounce) can 98% fat free condensed cream of celery soup or (14 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
• 21 ounces milk (use the soup can and measure 1 1/2 cans of milk)
• 14 ounces water (again, use the soup can and measure 1 can full)
• 4 ounces ortega hot green chili peppers
• 1 (6 ounce) package French-fried onions or (6 ounce) package slivered almonds
• cayenne pepper
• black pepper

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Grease a 9x13 pan and sprinkle uncooked rice evenly over the bottom.
3. Layer frozen chicken on top of the rice.
4. Combine the soups, liquids, and Ortega chilies in a bowl. Pour mixture over the chicken and rice - DO NOT MIX.
5. Top with french fried onions or almonds and sprinkle with cayenne and black pepper to taste.
6. Cook uncovered for 2 1/2 hours or until all the liquid is absorbed, and enjoy!