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Chicken, Vegetable, and Rice Casserole

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons butter

2 Tablespoons olive oil

½ cup onions, diced

2 cups carrots, diced

1 cup peas

1 teaspoon thyme, dried

1 teaspoon parsley, dried

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon black pepper

2 cups cooked chicken

2 cups cooked rice

1 10.5 oz. can cream of chicken soup

1 10.5 oz. can cream of mushroom soup

1 cup chicken broth

1 cup milk

1 cup shredded cheese, cheddar or mozzarella

1 cup bread crumbs or 2-3 slices food processed into crumbs

Preparation:

Sauté onions and carrots in butter and olive oil for 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and spices; cook an additional 5 minutes. Add soups and milk. Cook until heated through. Add peas, rice, cheese and chicken and cook until cheese melts.  Pour into a 9 x 12 casserole and top with bread crumbs. Cook at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.