ALMOND CHICKEN CASSEROLE II

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Mayonnaise and soup stirred into cooked chicken breast and rice with a little onion/celery saute, then topped with slivered almonds and cereal crumbs. Fantastic casserole. This recipe was catered in for my sister's wedding. Everyone wanted the recipe, it is sooo good!

Provided by GOCU

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
½ tablespoon butter
4 tablespoons chopped onion
2 cups diced celery
3 cups cooked, chopped chicken breast meat
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
½ cup blanched slivered almonds
1 cup crushed cornflake crumbs
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Set aside. Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in a medium skillet over medium heat; saute onion and celery until soft.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine the chicken, rice, onion and celery in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Stir in mayonnaise and soup, then almonds. Top with crushed cornflakes and 2 tablespoons butter.
Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 45.1 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 385.7 mg, Sugar 1.6 g