Italian Chicken and Rice

By McLean

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 1 (14.5 oz.) can whole tomatoes, undrained and broken up
• 1/2 lb. processed cheese spread (Velveeta), cubed
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
• 2 1/2 to 3 lbs. chicken, cut into 8 pieces
• 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a greased 9x13-inch baking pan, mix water, rice, tomatoes, cheese spread, onion, garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Top mixture with chicken pieces and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining Italian seasoning.

Bake 50 to 60 minutes, or until chicken is fork-tender and no pink remaining. Remove from oven and let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.