Creamy Chicken and Rice

Chicken and rice paired with a creamy sauce bake together for a delicious one-dish meal that's easy to make and easy to clean up..... so get up and lets get started....
INGREDIENTS

chicken tenders (3 per person)
cream of mushroom soup (1 can for 2-3 people, 2 for 4-6)
onion soup mix (1 per each can of soup)
1 tbsp olive oil
long grain brown rice (1 cup per can of soup)
1 tbsp whole thyme, crushed
salt & pepper to taste
desired amount of broccoli florettes (optional)
diced red pepper (optional)

PROCEDURE

When using brown rice, you need 2 1/4 cups liquid for each 1 cup rice. Empty can of soup into a measuring cup, and add water (or white wine) to equal 2 ½ (not a typo, you need the extra for the onion soup mix).

Heat olive oil in a sauté pan, and add rice until it begins to crackle, but not brown. This will make the rice dense, and help it keep its shape while cooking. Whisk together the soups and additional H2o, herbs and seasonings.

Combine all ingredients (except veggies) in crockpot, and cook on high 4-6 hours, or 8-10 hours on low. During last 30-45 minutes, add desired veggies. Great with crusty bread, and a fresh salad.