Cajun Chicken-And-Wild Rice Casserole Recipe

Name: Cajun Chicken-And-Wild Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (2.25-oz.) package sliced almonds; 2 (6.2-oz.) boxes fast-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix; 1/4 cup butter; 1 pound andouille sausage, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 4 celery ribs, chopped; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken; 1 (15-oz.) can black-eyed peas, drained; 2 (10 3/4-oz.) cans cream of mushroom soup; 2 (8-oz.) cans chopped water chestnuts, drained; 1 (8-oz.) container sour cream; 1 cup milk; 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 4 cups (16 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided; 2 cups soft, fresh breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

1 (2.25-oz.) package sliced almonds
2 (6.2-oz.) boxes fast-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix
1/4 cup butter
1 pound andouille sausage, chopped
1 green bell pepper, diced
4 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
2 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 (15-oz.) can black-eyed peas, drained
2 (10 3/4-oz.) cans cream of mushroom soup
2 (8-oz.) cans chopped water chestnuts, drained
1 (8-oz.) container sour cream
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
4 cups (16 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups soft, fresh breadcrumbs

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Bake almonds in a single layer in a shallow pan 4 to 6 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through.
2
Prepare rice mixes according to package directions.
3
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add sausage, bell pepper, celery, and onions. Saute 10 minutes or until tender. Stir in chicken, next 6 ingredients, rice, and 3 cups cheese. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 15- x 10-inch baking dish or 2 (11- x 7-inch) baking dishes. Top with breadcrumbs.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese, and top with toasted almonds. Bake 5 minutes.
5
To Make Ahead: Prepare as directed in Steps 2 and Cover with aluminum foil, and freeze up to 1 month. Remove from freezer, and let stand at room temperature 1 hour. Toast almonds as directed in Step Bake casserole, covered, at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 55 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese and toasted almonds. Bake 5 more minutes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (2.25-oz.) package sliced almonds, 2 (6.2-oz.) boxes fast-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix, 1/4 cup butter, 1 pound andouille sausage, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cajun Chicken-And-Wild Rice Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Chicken-And-Wild Rice Casserole

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