Cheesy Chicken Risotto Bake

*we always double this recipe and it is the perfect amount for 2 adults, and 3 kids + 1 adult portion left over

1 can mushroom soup
3/4 C water
1/2 C milk
1/4 C parmesan cheese
3/4 C white rice, uncooked
2 C spinach, raw leaves (can omit if you don't have any)
1 C red pepper, chopped (I use green, yellow etc as well)
1 t thyme
3/4 lb cubed chicken, raw (I use 2 breasts cut up for a double recipe)

1 T parsely (optional as garnish)

- Mix soup, water, milk and cheese in a shallow 2 L casserole dish (bigger if you are doubling of course). A 9X13 works fine

- Add all remaining ingredients, stir and cover

- Bake at 400 F for 35 min (covered)

- Stir, and then bake for 15 min (uncovered) - *or until rice is hot and tender (I find this usually requires an extra 10 minutes or so for a double recipe)

- Sprinkle with parsley

Let stand for 5 min before serving