Mandarin Chicken Casserole

This recipe is one my mom found...who knows where.  haha

Honestly, I don't know where so got it from so if any of you claim it's "your" recipe, I'm sorry.
It's a perfect spring/summer recipe, not too heavy but very filling.

My kids love it and it's a fairly healthy one.  We don't particularly care for mushrooms so we usually leave them out, but it would be just as good with them!

 

Mandarin Chicken Casserole

1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 pound)

1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

2 cups orange juice

1 cup chicken broth

1/2 teaspoon salt

Pepper to taste

1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained

Paprika and minced fresh parsley, optional

Spread rice in a greased shallow 9x13 baking dish. Top with chicken and mushrooms. Pour orange juice and broth over all. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Cover and bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until chicken juices run clear and rice is tender. Garnish with oranges, paprika and parsley if desired.

Try it out and let me know what you think!