One Dish Chicken & Rice Bake

• (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup1 ounce
• water↗1 cup
• uncooked long-grain white rice↗3⁄4 cup
• paprika↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• ground black pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves↗1 1⁄4 lbs

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Stir the soup, water, rice, paprika and black pepper in a 2-quart shallow baking dish. Top with the chicken. Season with additional paprika and black pepper. Cover the baking dish.

2. 2

   Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.

3. 3

   Recipe Note: For creamier rice, increase the water to 1 1/3 cups.

4. 4

   Serving Suggestions: Serve with a steamed vegetable blend and crusty whole wheat rolls. For dessert serve fresh apple slices and store-bough caramel sauce for dipping.