Chicken & Rice Casserole

YUMMY is an understatement for this amazing, melt in your mouth deliciousness....This recipe is an all-time favorite in our house hold. My husband is always asking me to make it, even if we have already had it one night this week. It is one of those that has been passed down from my grandparents, to my parents, and then to me. (and I am sure there are others out there like it, but not as good :D) I hope one day I can pass it along to my kids. 

What I love most about this recipe is that it is SO EASY! You really can't mess it up!

Here is what you will need:

2 Chicken Bouillon Cubes

6-8 Chicken Parts (I use boneless - skinless thighs)

2 Cups Boiling Water

1/2 Pkg Dry Onion Soup Mix

1 Cup long grain rice, uncooked

1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup

Salt & Pepper to taste

9X13 Baking Pan

Small Pot

Foil

First you preheat the oven to 325 degrees and while that is heating up go ahead and boil the 2 cups of water in a pot with the bouillon cubes.

Lay the rice in a 9X13 pan & pour the boiling water over the rice. Then you lay the chicken on top of the rice (you can use frozen chicken).

Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix over the chicken and the rice, then spread the can of soup over the top.

Doesn't that just look nice and gooey?!

Cover the pan with foil and place in the preheated oven. Cook for an hour then uncover and bake for another 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for about 10 minutes, then serve.

Bon Appetit!

November Photo A Day

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Day 26: In the cupboard

Every kitchen should have Julia, and of course herbal tea

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Day 27: Tree

My Christmas Tree

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Day 28: Vehicle

My wonderful car!

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Day 29: Big

My mom Christmas Tree...its HUGE

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Day 30: On the Wall

The stockings were hung....

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This concludes our November Photo A Day...and it was a lot of fun!!! I will definitely have to do it again :)

Mini Meee

Well it's been a little while since I have gotten my prognosis of PCOS, and I have been to the Dr more times than I can count, each time coming out with a higher dose of meds, and a new hope. I just got back from my latest appointment, and I am on the last/highest dosage amount. If this doesn't work, we will have to explore other options.

Throughout this process I have been very positive and hopeful, knowing that it was going to work. After this appointment, I feel emotional and like I may have a bigger problem.....and when you start to feel doubtful, sometimes all you need is a good cry....which is exactly what I did.







Now that I got that over with, I am positive, hopeful, and thankful again. I am grateful for all the things in life I have, and I know God has a plan for me!

November Photo A Day

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Day 19: Something Awesome

A dog (Toby) wearing sunglasses

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Day 20: Work/Play

PLAY -- PUZZLES!

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Day 21: What you wore

FreekWare -- one of my BFFs T-Shirt company

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Day 22: Grateful

Grateful for the Holidays, and its ability to bring Family & Friends together

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Day 23: Black

Black Dog...Murphy :)

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Day 24: A sound you heard

Mumford & Sons, one of my fav!

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Day 25: Sky

Austin Skyline

November Photo A Day

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Day 17: The last thing you bought

A Thanksgiving dish towel 

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Day 18: Happened this weekend

My husband and I house hunting...I hope to own a home like this one day (this one is for sale, so maybe my wish will come true :D)

November Photo A Day

 

Day 14: Man-Made

 

 This wonderful city I live in

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Day 15: In your bag

got my wallet, sunglasses, and lipstick

Mini MEEE (cont.)

If you are just now tuning in..long story short: My husband and I have been going through a long process of trying to have a little mini me of our own. Unfortunately, it has been a long road of not knowing what is going on and why. Recently I started going to the Texas Fertility Clinic to start from scratch and see why we are having issues. This is where the story continues.....

I have gone to so many tests; from a simple blood test to an x-ray of my lady parts (and let me tell you that last one was NOT fun!) and finally after being poked and violated in so many different ways the Dr has finally given me an answer!!! HALLELUJAH!!!! drum roll please.......I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Which means that I have a hormonal imbalance that prevents me from ovulating and therefore reproducing. Though no one wishes they have anything wrong with them, I am happy that we finally know what it is, and it is something that can be treated. I am very hopeful! 

My Dr has prescribed me some medication to help me ovulate...wooo hoooo! 

Now its back to the three ring monthly circus of hormonal raging Uncle T.O.M (Time of Month), Wham Bam Thank You Mam, pee on a stick......uncle T.O.M, wham bam, pee on stick...uncle T.O.M, wham bam, pee on stick..... this time I hope one of these months there will be those blue lines or smily face....fingers crossed!