Herbed Chicken & Wild Rice Casserole

Ingredients

• 1-1 1/2 lb chicken tenders
• 6-8 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2-3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 (6 ounce) box chicken flavored long grain and wild rice blend
• 1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup (if you can find the herbed cream soup, it is best)
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon herb (mixture of your choice, parsley, thyme, tarragon, etc.)

Directions

1. 1

   Saute the chicken pieces and mushrooms in oil and butter until chicken is very lightly browned.

2. 2

   Place bacon on bottom of 3 1/2 quart or larger crockpot.

3. 3

   Place package of rice over bacon, reserving the package of seasoning that is enclosed in the box.

4. 4

   Place chicken tenders over rice.

5. 5

   Pour soup over chicken, then add water.

6. 6

   Top with seasonings and sprinkle with herb mixture.

7. 7

   Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours, or until rice is tender.

8. 8

   NOTE: Some of the boxed rice mixes may already be combined with the seasonings.

9. 9

   That is not problem.