CHICKEN AMANDINE

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With colorful green beans and pimientos, this attractive casserole is terrific for the holidays. This is true comfort food at its finest. -Kat Woolbright, Wichita Falls, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice
2-1/4 cups chicken broth
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups frozen french-style green beans, thawed
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
3/4 cup sliced almonds, divided
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 bacon strip, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add rice with contents of seasoning packet and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Uncover; set aside to cool. , In a large bowl, combine the chicken, green beans, soup, 1/2 cup of almonds, pimientos, pepper and garlic powder. Stir in rice. , Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with bacon and remaining almonds. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 912mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.