Chicken and Rice Casserole

• 1 packet of Lipton's French Onion Soup Mix
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1½ cups uncooked rice
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1/2 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 Tbs. butter or olive oil
• 1 lb. diced chicken or 6-8 small chicken pieces with bone in and skin removed
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup beef stock
• Paprika

Directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 400° F. and grease a 13&34; x 9&34; casserole dish.
2. Sprinkle the Soup Mix, diced onion, and uncooked rice on the bottom of the casserole.
3. Sprinkle the salt, pepper, seasonings, and thyme over the rice. Add the butter, cut into small pieces, or the olive oil. Spread chicken over all and add the broth or stock. Sprinkle paprika over the top.
4. Bake, covered tightly, for one hour.