Chicken Rice Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 to 3 lb. fryer chicken parts
5 Tbsp. butter
4 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. sherry
1 small onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 c. raw long grain rice
1 1/2 c. chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and sliced
2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Wash chicken; pat dry.
Heat 4 tablespoons butter and oil in large skillet over medium heat.
Brown chicken well on all sides. Remove chicken from pan; add onion, green pepper and garlic to pan.
Saute until golden brown.
Add rice; cook 2 minutes.
Add chicken broth, bay leaf, salt and pepper; bring to boil.
Grease 2 quart casserole.
Pour in rice mixture; top each chicken.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 minutes.
Cook tomatoes in 1 tablespoon butter; place on chicken.
Sprinkle cheese.
Bake 15 minutes.