vegetables into the bottom of the casserole. sprinkle the rice into the pot, creating a flat even layer with the help of the wooden spoon.
push the garlic bulbs, exposed side first, down through the rice till only their bottoms are exposed.
pour the 3 cups of boiling water slowly over the wooden spoon, letting it fall gently into the pot so as not to disturb the rice layer on top. poke a few holes in the rice layer with the thin handle of the spoon. cover the pot, and simmer for 20-30 minutes, until the rice is tender.
remove from heat. pull out garlic bulbs and stir rice and chicken together. mound 