CRISPY CHICKEN & RICE CASSEROLE

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This recipe is absolutley delicious! It is not only tasty but has a wonderful crunchy texture with the almonds, water chestnuts & cornflakes cereal. Recipe is from Southern Living, SEPTEMBER 2003

Provided by JoiD7337

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup or 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of celery soup
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 (3 1/2 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup crushed corn flakes cereal
chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions.
  • Stir together cooked rice and next 10 ingredients in a bowl.
  • Spoon into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
  • Sprinkle evenly with cereal.
  • Bake at 350?
  • for 30 minutes (I bake it longer) or until golden and bubbly.
  • Garnish, if desired.
  • Note: Freeze casserole up to 1 month, if desired.
  • Thaw casserole in refrigerator overnight.
  • Bake, covered with aluminum foil, at 350?
  • for 45 minutes.
  • Remove foil, and bake 15 minutes more or until thoroughly heated.

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