This is similiar to others, but this one incorporates almonds for some added crunch! You can make and freeze the casserole ahead, or make two small casseroles.
Provided by Peggy V.
Categories Poultry
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 casserole, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Prepare rice mixes according to package directions. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add celery and onion. Saute 10 minutes or until tender. Stir in water chestnuts, rice, chicken, 3 cups cheese, and next 5 ingredients.
- Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 15x10 baking dish or a 4 quart baking dish. Top casserole with breadcumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese and almonds; bake 5 more minutes.
- You can divide this casserole evenly between 2 11x7 baking dishes. Bake as directed above or freeze casserole up to 1 month. Remove form freezer, and let stand at room temperature 1 hour. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover casserole, and bake 55 more minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese adn almonds, and bake 5 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.8, Fat 32.5, SaturatedFat 17, Cholesterol 128.5, Sodium 561.4, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.1, Protein 33.6
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Karen Campbell
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akash happy
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper!
Chukwu Mary
[email protected]Will definitely make again!
Unarmed Frog
[email protected]Easy to make and very tasty.
Lovely Mickey
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Deepika Yadav
[email protected]This casserole was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had added some more spices or herbs.
Oscariter Nob
[email protected]I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the wild rice is cooked perfectly. The sauce is creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Riyado Hadii
[email protected]This is my go-to chicken casserole recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make. I love that I can use ingredients that I usually have on hand.
wajid hussain
[email protected]This casserole was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the wild rice was cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Sarah Delaney
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken casseroles, but this one was actually pretty good. The chicken was cooked well and the sauce was tasty. I especially liked the wild rice. Overall, I would say this is a solid recipe.
Binay Thakur
[email protected]This casserole was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was moist and tender, and the wild rice was cooked to perfection. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this recipe again.
X N O Y O N
[email protected]This casserole was just okay. The chicken was a bit dry and the sauce was bland. I think I would have liked it more if I had added some more spices or herbs.
Vanessa Joseph
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck dinner and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got lots of compliments on it. The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking
craig roach
[email protected]This casserole was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the wild rice added a nice nutty flavor. I also liked the creamy sauce, which was made with cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and mayonnaise. I will definitely be mak