Garlic Cheddar Chicken Bake

INGREDIENTS

• 2 Tbsp melted butter
• 1/2 c panko
• 1 lb chicken tenders, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 c uncooked long grain rice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 2.5 c chicken stock
• 2 c shredded cheddar

PREPARATION

1. Heat oven to 400.
2. Spray 8" square pan with cooking spray
3. In small bowl, combine butter and panko
4. In baking dish, mix chicken, rice, salt, pepper, garlic powder, stock, and 1.5 c of the cheese.
5. Bake 45-50 minutes, until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
6. Sprinkle 1/2 c cheese and panko mixture evenly over rice mixture.
7. Bake about 5 minutes, or until crumbs are light golden brown

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-- JMag Guthrie - 2016-04-15