Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite size pieces

salt and pepper to taste

2 cups cooked white rice

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

3 slices soft white bread, cubed

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

To Cook Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste, place in a microwave-safe dish, cover and cook in microwave for 5 to 6 minutes. Turn and cook another 2 to 3 minutes or until cooked through and no longer pink inside. Let cool.

In a 9x13 inch baking dish, combine chicken, rice and soup and mix well. Top with cheese, then with bread cubes.

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and bread is crunchy.