Chicken & Wild Rice Casserole

Ingredients:

2 slices bacon, chopped

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless & skinless

1/2 cup diced celery

1/2 cup diced onion

2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon dried sage

1 cup converted long-grain white rice

1 package (4 ounces) wild rice

6 ounces brown mushrooms, * wiped clean & quartered

3 cups hot chicken broth, or enough to cover chicken

salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons chopped parsley, for garnish

* Use "baby bellas" or crimini mushrooms. Or, you may substitute white button mushrooms.

Directions:

Microwave bacon on HIGH (100% Power) 1 minute. Transfer to crockpot. Add olive oil and spread evenly on bottom. Place chicken in crockpot. Add remaining ingredients in order given, except parsley. Cover; cook on LOW 3 to 4 hours, or until rice is tender. Uncover and let stand 15 minutes. Add salt and pepper, if desired. Garnish with chopped parsley.

WE LOVED IT!!