INGREDIENTS
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Two 6-ounce boxes long-grain and wild rice mix, such as Uncle Ben's
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for greasing dish
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16 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced, or two 4 1/2-ounce cans sliced mushrooms, drained (reserve the liquid)
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1 small onion, chopped
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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3 cups chicken broth
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3 cups half-and-half
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4 cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, diced
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1 cup toasted slivered almonds, coarsely chopped
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1/2 cup sliced pimientos
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper