Dinner Ideas

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This is a great base recipe. It works as is or you can make some changes for very different results.

1 c. uncooked rice
1 can cream of chicken soup, or cream of mushroom
1 envelope Good Seasons Italian dressing mix
2 cups boiling water
2 pounds diced chicken breasts
2 cups English peas
salt and pepper to taste
PREPARATION:
Wash and drain rice. Spread in 9 x 13 inch baking dish or 3 quart casserole. Mix soup, Italian dressing mix and water. Stir into rice. add chicken and peas, season with salt and pepper.

Cover tightly with foil and cook for 1 hour at 350°. Uncover and cook for 20 minutes longer; until most of the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Put casserole under broiler for a few seconds to brown.
Serves 6 to 8.

Variation ideas (these really are unlimited but this is one I am planning.
1. Cut out the peas, add fresh broccoli that is cut small. Then add a cup of cheese.
2. change out the cream of chicken soup and use cream of mushroom
3. add onion, carrots and garlic.
4. cut out one cup of water and add 1 cup of white wine.

Really you could make 5 or 6 very different meals using this base recipe.