Countryside Chicken Bake

• uncooked long-grain rice↗1 cup

  uncooked

• celery1 cup
• onion3⁄4 cup
• butter or margarine↗2 tablespoons

  melted

• dried parsley flakes↗2 teaspoons
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• skinless chicken breast halves↗6

  (I use bone-in)

• cream of mushroom soup1 ounce

  can, undiluted

• mayonnaise or salad dressing↗2⁄3 cup
• milk↗1⁄4 cup
• baby carrots↗1 ounce

  can, drained

• paprika↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Prepare rice according to package directions.

2. 2

   Mix together the rice and next 6 ingredients; spoon into a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dish.

3. 3

   Top with chicken breast halves.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, add the soup, mayo, and milk; stir to combine.

5. 5

   Spoon mixture over chicken breasts.

6. 6

   Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes.

7. 7

   Take out of the oven, add carrots, and sprinkle with paprika.

8. 8

   Bake 15 more minutes.