Italian Chicken and Rice

1 1/2 cups water

1 cup uncooked rice

1 can 14 oz whole tomatoes, undrained and cut up

1/2 lb cheese spread, cubed

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

2 tsp Italian seasoning

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1 (2 1/2 - 3 lb) broiler chicken, cut into 8 pieces

2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a greased 13x9 glass pan mix together the water,

rice, tomatoes, cheese spread, onion, 1 tsp Italian seasoning and garlic powder.

Top mixture with chicken pieces and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining Italian seasoning.

Bake for 50-60 minutes or until chicken is tender. Remove from oven and let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

I have prepared this recipe using a large package of chicken thighs and it is wonderful and very inexpensive.

It will be healthier using brown rice.