Ingredients:
2 1/2 lbs chicken tenders, cooked ( I grilled my on a charcoal grilled, this seemed to really enhance the flavor, but is not necessary b)
3 cups cooked rice
2 cups diced tomatoes ( canned or fresh)
1/4 cup chopped pine nuts
1/2 cup chopped onions
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1/2 cup Italian dressing
16 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
olive oil
Directions:
Prepare Chicken tenders. Season with salt and pepper.You can grill them, bake them or pan sear them. In any case, baste with italian dressing as they cook.
According to box directions, prepare rice. You can use instant rice, or long grain rice, whichever you prefer. Also you can make more or less -depending or how big of rice eaters your family tends to be.
Layer cooked rice in the bottom of a 9X13 baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 tsp of italian seasoning, 1/4 C of italian dressing, and salt and pepper.
Next layer the chicken tenders over the rice.
Cover the chicken with the diced tomatoes, onions and chopped pine nuts.
Sprinkle with the remaining italian seasoning and italian dressing.
Slice the fresh mozerella cheese and cover the top of the entire pan.
Drizzle with olive oil.
Bake at 375 for about 30 minutes or until cheese is melted to your liking.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 30 min.
Time total: 60 min.