Chicken and Rice Bake

Ingredients

• 2 cans (14.5 oz. each) Del Monte® Seasoned Green Beans, drained
• 1-1/2 cups instant brown rice
• 1/2 cup water
• 1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken or ham
• 1 can (10.75 oz.) condensed low-fat, low sodium cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup low-fat milk (1%)
• 1/2 cup (2 oz.) shredded swiss cheese
• (Optional) sliced almonds

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Coat a 2-qt. rectangular baking dish lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle rice evenly in dish. Pour 1/2 cup water over rice. Top with chicken and beans.
3. Stir together soup, milk and cheese; pour slowly and evenly over bean mixture.
4. Bake, covered, in preheated oven for 35 minutes or until rice is tender and casserole is heated through.
5. Sprinkle with 2 Tbsp. toasted sliced almonds, if desired.