ALMOND CHICKEN CASSEROLE I

Almond Chicken Casserole I image

This dish refrigerates and freezes well, so it can be prepared ahead and stored.

Provided by Behr

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Creamy

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 ½ cups uncooked long grain white rice
3 cups water
5 cups diced cooked chicken
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup plain yogurt
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped onion
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts
1 ½ cups sliced almonds
1 cup chopped celery
2 teaspoons ground white pepper
1 tablespoon salt
3 cups cornflakes cereal
1 cup butter, melted

Steps:

Combine rice and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl stir together the cooked rice, diced chicken, mayonnaise, yogurt, cream of mushroom soup, and chicken broth. Mix in the lemon juice, onion, water chestnuts, 1 cup of sliced almonds, and celery. Season with white pepper and salt. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
In a bowl, toss the remaining 1/2 cup sliced almonds and cornflakes cereal with the melted butter. Spread evenly over the casserole.
Bake 35 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 88.5 mg, Fat 34.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 1010.6 mg, Sugar 3 g