chicken and wild rice casserole

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The Villages, FL
Updated on Oct 30, 2017

I made this dish at a church pot luck. What a hit.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake
yield 12-15 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 ounces sliced almonds
  • 2 boxes long grain and wild rice mix
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 4 - celery ribs
  • 2 medium onions chopped
  • 5 cups cooked chopped chicken
  • 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
  • 2 - 8 ounce cans chopped water chestnuts drained
  • 8 ounces sour cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups soft bread crumbs
  • - salt, pepper and paprika

How To Make chicken and wild rice casserole

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake almonds in single layer for 4 to 6 minutes
  • Step 2
    Prepare rice mixes as directed on package. I use Uncle Bens
  • Step 3
    Melt butter and saute celery and onions until tender; stir in chicken and next 6 ingredients,rice and 3 cups cheese and salt and pepper. Spoon into lightly greased 15 X 10 inch baking dish. Top with bread crumbs.
  • Step 4
    Bake at 350 for 35 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining cup of cheese and top with toasted almonds. Bake 5 minutes more. Sprinkle lightly with paprika and serve

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Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Category: Casseroles

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