LESLIE'S FAVORITE CHICKEN-AND-WILD RICE CASSEROLE
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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Umar S asif
s@hotmail.co.ukThis casserole is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use leftover chicken, which makes it a great way to use up leftovers.
Lesiba Moffomme
lesibamoffomme60@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the casserole turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.
Chizi Jonah
chizi-j@hotmail.comThis is the best chicken and wild rice casserole I've ever had! The flavors are perfect and the chicken is so tender.
Wacho Mohamed
mohamedwacho26@hotmail.comI made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Siddhi Pandey
s_p66@hotmail.comThis casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the chicken and rice, and they don't even notice the vegetables.
Tracy Brooks
t_b38@hotmail.comI love the creamy sauce in this casserole. It's so rich and flavorful.
Summra Baloch
s70@yahoo.comThis is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night. The chicken and wild rice are so hearty and flavorful.
Afzal Bahi
b-a@gmail.comI've made this casserole several times and it's always a success. It's a great dish to serve for company or for a potluck.
Adama Kamara
adama_k65@hotmail.frThis casserole is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use leftover chicken, which makes it a great way to use up leftovers.
Jannati Aktar
aktar_j9@gmail.comI made a few substitutions to the recipe and it still turned out great! I used brown rice instead of wild rice and added some chopped carrots and celery.
Jthunder Mozart
jthunder.m96@aol.comI followed the recipe exactly and the casserole turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.
Hajrat Ansari
hansari45@gmail.comThis is the best chicken and wild rice casserole I've ever had! The flavors are perfect and the chicken is so tender.
lori Lovett
ll@hotmail.comI made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Esssie Bessie
esssie-b51@hotmail.co.ukThis casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time and reheat when you're ready to serve.
Megan Asher
megana96@aol.comI've made this casserole several times and it's always a success. The flavors are amazing and the chicken is always tender and juicy.
Mohammad Ali
mali@yahoo.comThis chicken and wild rice casserole is a family favorite! It's easy to make and always a hit.