This recipes was so easy but I didn't have a lot of time so I used some shortcuts and ingredients on hand. I used minute brown rice and cooked with the bay leaves and chicken broth per the box instructions. I used olive oil to cook the onions instead of butter and added garlic and onion powder when cooking the meat. Instead of waterchestnuts and mushrooms I threw in some frozen bell peppers and mixed veggies. Also folded the cheese into the entire mixture reserving a small amount to sprinkle on top. Make sure and taste the mixture before putting it in the oven so you can add spices to your taste. I added a lot more curry and some cayene for a kick.

Reviewed On: Aug. 12, 2007