Crock Pot Herbed Chicken with Rice

ooooooo this is good stuff!! real comfort - home after a long day dinner...

Ingredients:

• 1 to 1 1/2 pound chicken tenders or boneless chicken breast halves
• 6 to 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 to 3 slices crumbled bacon, or 2 tablespoons real bacon bits
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 (6 oz.) box Uncle Bens (chicken flavor) long grain and wild rice
• 1 can cream of of chicken soup, with herbs or plain
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon herb mixture, such as fine herbes or a mixture of your favorites; parsley, thyme, tarragon, etc.

Preparation:

Saute chicken pieces and mushrooms in oil and butter until chicken is lightly browned. Place bacon on bottom of 3 1/2 to 5-quart slow cooker. Place rice over bacon. Reserve package of seasonings. Place chicken tenders over rice - if using chicken breasts, cut in strips or cubes. Pour soup over chicken, then add water. Top with seasonings and sprinkle with herb mixture. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 hours, or until rice is tender (not mushy). Serves 4 to 6.