Chicken and Rice Casserole (with Cheese) Recipe

INGREDIENTS

* 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
* 2 cups cooked white rice
* 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
* 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
* 3 slices soft white bread (cut into cubes)
* salt & pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

* Cut chicken into small pieces
* Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
* To Cook Chicken: Season chicken with salt &pepper to taste, place in a microwave-safe dish, cover and cook in microwave for 5 to 6 minutes. Turn and cook another 2 to 3 minutes or until cooked through and no longer pink inside. Let cool.
* In a 9x13 inch baking dish, combine chicken, rice and soup and mix well. Top with cheese, then with bread cubes.
* Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted & bubbly & bread is crunchy.