Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

Yum!!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 40 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 2 (6 1/4 ounce) packages fast-cooking long grain and wild rice blend
• 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 4 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 (8 ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 5 cups chopped cooked chicken
• 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
• 2 (8 ounce) containers sour cream
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs

Directions:

1. Prepare rice mixes according to package directions; set aside.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet; add onion, celery, and water chestnuts.
3. Saute 10 minutes or until tender.
4. Stir in rice, chicken, 3 cups cheese, and next 5 ingredients.
5. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 15x10 inch baking dish.
6. Top casserole with breadcrumbs.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
8. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese; bake 5 more minutes.

Reviews

[Chef #440527]

This was yummy even my kids liked it.

[pines506]

I made this for dinner last night. I halved the recipe, otherwise followed it exactly. Excellent -- I had to keep reminding dh to slow down as there was still dessert. Just a great combo of ingredients. Thanks for posting.