| As a busy mother and grandmother, I am always | | | | 1 small box of instant white rice |
| looking for ways to prepare delicious meals for | | | | 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts |
| my family...for those busy nights when I don't | | | | 1 package onion soup mix |
| have hours to spend in the kitchen. To solve that | | | | 1/4 dry bread crumbs |
| problem, I like to make casserole dishes and | | | | Put one can of soup in bottom of casserole dish, |
| freeze them for future meals. | | | | cover with rice. Place chicken breasts on top of |
| When I make these 3 recipes, I make all of them | | | | rice, sprinkle with onion soup mix, top with second |
| in one day. You can freeze them in your baking | | | | can of soup. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for |
| dishes, however I like to go to the dollar store | | | | 1 hour and 30 minutes. Remove from oven and |
| and purchase disposable foil baking pans. I can | | | | sprinkle bread crumbs on top. Place back into the |
| usually get them 3 for $1.00. I let them | | | | oven for an additional 15 minutes. |
| completely cool and then properly wrap them for | | | | Chicken Oriental Casserole |
| freezing. They will keep in your freezer for up to | | | | 2 3/4 cups cooked chicken, cubed |
| 6 months. | | | | 1 small can of mushrooms or 1 cup of fresh |
| Cheesy Chicken Casserole | | | | mushrooms |
| 1 lb. Velveeta cheese, cubed | | | | 3 tablespoons soy sauce |
| 1 cup milk | | | | 1/2 cup cashews |
| 1/2 cup salad dressing | | | | 1 can cream of mushroom soup |
| 2 cups cooked chicken, cubed | | | | 1/2 cup celery, diced |
| 2 cups peas, cooked and drained | | | | 1 teaspoon onion, finely diced |
| 8 oz. noodles, cooked and drained | | | | 1 3/4 cups chow mein noodles |
| 1 tablespoon chives, chopped | | | | Place 1 cup of chow mein noodles in the bottom |
| Heat Velveeta cheese, milk and salad dressing | | | | of your baking dish. In a large bowl combine all |
| over low heat. Stir until cheese sauce is smooth | | | | other ingredients except for the remaining 3/4 |
| and creamy. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Mix | | | | cup of chow mein noodles. Mix until combined. |
| well. Pour into casserole dish and bake at 350 | | | | Sprinkle remaining chow mein noodles on top. |
| degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. | | | | Bake in a 350 degree oven for 35-45 minutes or |
| Chicken and Rice Casserole | | | | until done. |
| 2 cans cream of chicken soup | | | | |