Chicken and wild rice casserole^

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
3 pounds Broiler fryer
1 pack (6oz) long grain and wild
Rice mix, uncooked
1 medium Onion, chopped
1 medium Green bell pepper, chopped
1 can Cream of mushroom soup,
Undiluted
1 can (8oz) sliced water chestnuts
Drained
1 can (2oz) diced pimento,
Drained
1 cup Mayonnaise
1 cup (4oz) shredded cheddar
Cheese

Directions

Place chicken in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes or until tender. Remove chicken, reserving broth for other uses. Let chicken cool; skin, bone and cut in bite sized pieces; set aside.

Cook rice mix according to package directions. Spoon into a lightly greased 11 x 7 x 1½" baking dish; set aside.

Combine chicken, onion, pepper, soup, water chestnuts, pimento and mayonnaise; spoon over rice.

Cover and freeze up to 3 months, if desired.

thaw in refrigerator 24 hours

Bake at 325F. 40 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes. Makes 6-8 servings.

Note:

Use 3 cups chopped cooked chicken or turkey for the broiler.

Americas Best Recipes Carolyn Shaw 8-95 Submitted By CAROLYN SHAW On 09-04-95

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