Chicken And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. chicken breasts
1 stick margarine
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1/2 can water
3/4 c. raw rice (not Minute rice)
1/3 c. diced celery
1 tsp. instant onion
4 oz. can mushrooms, drained
2 tsp. cooking sherry (optional)
1 c. grated cheese (optional)

Preparation

Take uncooked chicken off bones and cut into bite-size pieces. Salt and pepper.
Melt margarine in skillet on low heat.
Add all ingredients, except chicken.
Pour into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
Place chicken on top and push down with spatula.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes, uncovered.
Cover with foil and bake 20 to 30 minutes longer.
Add grated cheese, if desired.
Heat just until melted.