Chicken Rice Casserole- Easy, Cheap Recipe

Chicken Rice Casserole

Ingredients:
1 can Cream of Chicken Soup
2 cups Instant White Rice
1-2 lbs. Chicken Tenderloins or 4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts

Directions:  Pre-heat oven to 350°.  Mix can of soup with 1 can of water in 13 x 9 baking pan.  Add in the Instant Rice and set in the chicken.  Bake for 30- 45 mins. til most of liquid is absorbed by rice and chicken is cooked thoroughly (no longer pink, 160° in center).    Serves 4-6

You can also add in a couple pats of butter and some lemon juice for flavoring.

 Before

 After

Side dish ideas:  mixed vegetables, green beans, salad
                           bread and butter, garlic bread, dinner rolls

Cost of main dish:
Soup- .89¢ for store brand
Rice- $2.98 for store brand box, I used 4 servings so approx. .66¢ worth
Chicken-  $4.10 ($2.99/lb.)
Total (will vary depending on food prices at your local store)- $5.65