Today is the celebration of my 28th year. And since I love my birthday, I don’t keep it a secret. Instead, I shout it from the rooftops. It’s a good day, friends.
You can send me flowers, carrot cake or gifts. Anytime. Not just today. But, especially today.
In honor of the day of my birth, I’m sharing the most unexciting – but one of my favorite – comfort food recipes of all time. You’ve probably made this or eaten it. But, if you haven’t, I feel like it’s my duty as the birthday girl to share it with you. It’s not very pretty, but it’s fabulous.
This was the recipe I requested of my mom when I was kid for my birthday meal. And I also made it for myself earlier this week to celebrate. So today is the perfect day to share.
Chicken and rice casserole
4 chicken breasts
1-2 cans of mushrooms (or fresh, which is better)
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lyndsay @ that 70s house says
mmmm it looks like creamy deliciousness!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Kristen @ Miss Prissy Paige says
Happy Birthday!! I love comfort foods, everyday but on your birthday, they are extra “comfy”!
Whit says
Happy birthday to you!
My favorite comfort food is McDonald’s. Mmm, healthy.
But if my mom is making me something, probably Pig in the Corn, which is just a noodly, hamburgery casserole. Yum.
Emily @ ACanDoAttitude says
Happy Birthday Kim! This is sure to be a joyous and exciting year.
Anonymous says
Yay for You!!
Great comfort foods: chicken n dumplings, homemade mac & cheese, chicken/stuffing casserole, or anything with gravy! 🙂
PS–I’ve made your recipe with pork chops & add a can of French Onion Soup! It’s very tasty & the chops stay moist.
Arizona Lainey says
Happy Birthday to the most wonderful little lady in my life! I love you more than EVERYTHING! Make it a Terrific Tuesday little birthday girl!
Nicole @My Thrafty Life says
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
That looks so yummy, I have put it on my list to try.
Caroline Meyers says
That’s SO easy. Must try.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR KIIIIIM! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
Yay! I hope you have a magical day of awesomeness!
Jessica @ This Blessed Life says
happy birthday! that dish is staple comfort food at my in-laws’ house. mmmmmm 🙂
daisy says
Have the happiest of birthdays, Kim! Hope your day is as special as you are.
My comfort food is a big bowl ‘o noodles!
Jayne says
Happy birthday!! That’s one of my favorite dishes too. Can’t beat comfort food.
Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says
Happy Birthday!! That dish looks absolutely delicious!
Sarah says
My mom always (and still) made the same thing for me on my birthday, except she precooks the chicken and shreds it, and also I know there’s like a whole stick of butter in there somewhere. I could eat a whole entire pan of this!
And HBD!
Meredith says
Okay, dumb question…but cooked rice? Or uncooked?
Cindy @The Flipping Couple says
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! I hope Ryan has all sorts of plans to make you feel special today!
Heather says
Happy Birthday!! This food looks delicious….even at 9am!
Emily says
Happy Birthday friend!!! Can’t wait to hear how you make it fabulous. My favorite comfort food is velveeta shells and cheese with hot dogs. Health food nut, over here, obvs.
Jordan@the2seasons says
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great day. I love a good stew with homemade bread for a comfort food.
Shannon says
Happy Birthday bud!!! I hope loads of birthday packages show up on your doorstep today. And lots of colored envelopes in your mailbox. And baked goods, a plethora of baked goods showered upon you.
I always forget about this recipe, which is a real shame because I always have every ingredient on hand. So funny that you requested it when you were little. I always asked for meatloaf and velveeta shells and cheese. ANy wonder we’re friends? Comfort food lovers unite!
Amanda @ Serenity Now says
YUM! My mom used to make something similar, but she didn’t put the can of mushrooms in, which after seeing yours, I feel is a must-have ingredient!