Rosie Makes Chicken And Rice.

Rosie's going for simple tonight. Chicken and rice. Plus, I have the bonus of cleaning yet another package out of my freezer.

Chicken breasts, olive oil, salt and pepper.

Drizzle olive oil over the chicken. Massage it a bit.

Add salt and pepper.

Add a bit of liquid to the baking dish. I picked up a glass of unsweetened tea and used that. I wanted to see if it made a difference, flavor-wise. It didn't. You could use either water or chicken stock. Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 35 -40 minutes, until just cooked.

I decided on a side of Goya rice and red beans punched up with Ro*Tel tomatoes and green chilies.

That fork on the box just jumps out at you, doesn't it?

Pour rice in boiling water.

Add a chunk of butter. Cook according to package directions.

At the end, pour in the can of Ro*Tel and heat through.

Swirl in another bit of butter. I could make a meal off just the rice and beans.

Youngest Hawthorne enjoyed this thoroughly. Chicken was tender and juicy. And he loved the beans and rice.

Mr. Hawthorne made a wrap for his meal - tortilla with rice and beans, shredded chicken and lettuce, and salsa. Stay tuned for Chicken Moreovers.