Leslie'S Favorite Chicken-And-Wild Rice Casserole Recipe

Name: Leslie'S Favorite Chicken-And-Wild Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (6.2-ounce) packages fast-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix; 1/4 cup butter or margarine; 4 celery ribs, chopped; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 (8-ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts, drained; 5 cups chopped cooked chicken; 4 cups (1 pound) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided; 2 (10 3/4-ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup, undiluted; 1 (16-ounce) container sour cream; 1 cup milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups soft breadcrumbs (homemade); 1 (2.25-ounce) package sliced almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

2 (6.2-ounce) packages fast-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix
1/4 cup butter or margarine
4 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
2 (8-ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts, drained
5 cups chopped cooked chicken
4 cups (1 pound) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
2 (10 3/4-ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 (16-ounce) container sour cream
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups soft breadcrumbs (homemade)
1 (2.25-ounce) package sliced almonds, toasted

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["Prepare rice mixes according to package directions.", "Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add celery and onion. Saute 10 minutes or until tender.", "Combine water chestnuts, cooked rice, celery and onion, chicken, 3 cups cheese, and next 5 ingredients in a very large bowl.", "Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 15"" x 10"" baking dish or a 4-quart baking dish. Top casserole with breadcrumbs. Bake, uncovered, at 350u00b0 for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese and almonds; bake 5 more minutes.", "Note: You can divide this casserole evenly between 2 (11"" x 7"") baking dishes. Bake as directed above, or freeze casserole up to 1 month. Remove from freezer, and let stand at room temperature 1 hour. Bake, covered, at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes. Uncover casserole, and bake 55 more minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese and almonds; bake 5 more minutes."]

1682

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

141

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (6.2-ounce) packages fast-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix, 1/4 cup butter or margarine, 4 celery ribs, chopped, 2 medium onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Leslie'S Favorite 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.

Leslie'S Favorite Chicken-And-Wild Rice Casserole

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