Easy as 1-2-3

Pork Chops or Chicken: Pop 'em In the Oven

Some nights you just need a simple dish that requires little prep and gives you an hour to unwind. This is the perfect dish for those lazy, carefree evenings.

Using a deep baking dish, add the following ingredients and bake @ 400 degrees for approximately one hour. Keep covered for the first 50-55 minutes; the last 10 minutes or so, uncover the dish and cook until moisture evaporates and the top layer is crispy.

• Choose your meat: lean pork chops OR boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2-4 pieces)
• 1 can of cream of mushroom soup (low sodium if you prefer)
• 1 can of green beans (drain before mixing)
• 1 cup of uncooked rice (white)
  
• 1 cup of water
• Once, mixed-- sprinkle ground pepper and seasoning salt to the top layer
  
• Optional (cut up about 1/2- 1 cup of fresh mushrooms)
• Optional (cut up additional fresh asparagus and/or green beans-- about 1 cup)

After the dish is baked, let stand for about 5-10 minutes. Serve with frosty cold milk.