Suggested Wines

  • Pinot Noir (Dry Red)
  • Cabaret Rose (Dry Rose)

While we often go to great lengths to craft intricate meals, sometimes it is nice to just have something easy and homemade. This is a great casserole when you want comfort food, quickly. You can even assemble ahead of time and pop it in the oven when you are ready.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken
  • 1 cup broccoli or cut up asparagus
  • 1 14.5oz can stewed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Combine brown rice and water in saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer; cover and let cook about 45 minutes, or until rice is done.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  3. Spray 11″x7″ dish with cooking spray.
  4. Stir together cooked rice, chicken, broccoli (or asparagus) and mushrooms. Place in cooking dish.
  5. Combine tomatoes, onion and Italian seasoning. Pour over chicken mixture in dish.
  6. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  7. Cover dish with foil. Bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and back an additional 15 minutes.