LESLIE'S FAVORITE CHICKEN-AND-WILD RICE CASSEROLE

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Leslie's Favorite Chicken-And-Wild Rice Casserole image

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

2 (6 1/4 ounce) packages fast-cooking long grain and wild rice blend
1/4 cup butter
4 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 medium vidalia onions, finely chopped
2 (8 ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts, drained
5 cups chopped cooked chicken
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 (10 1/4 ounce) cans 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 (16 ounce) container light sour cream
1 cup skim milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
1 (2 1/4 ounce) package sliced almonds, toasted

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

Umar S asif
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This 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
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I followed the recipe exactly and the casserole turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Chizi Jonah
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This is the best chicken and wild rice casserole I've ever had! The flavors are perfect and the chicken is so tender.


Wacho Mohamed
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Siddhi Pandey
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This 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
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I love the creamy sauce in this casserole. It's so rich and flavorful.


Summra Baloch
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This is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night. The chicken and wild rice are so hearty and flavorful.


Afzal Bahi
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I'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
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This 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
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I 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
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I followed the recipe exactly and the casserole turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Hajrat Ansari
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This is the best chicken and wild rice casserole I've ever had! The flavors are perfect and the chicken is so tender.


lori Lovett
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Esssie Bessie
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This 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
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I'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
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This chicken and wild rice casserole is a family favorite! It's easy to make and always a hit.