CURRY CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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When I've invited a crowd over for the holidays, this is the recipe I reach for. It's a rich, meaty dish that makes plenty and satisfies one and all.-Julia Garnett, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 100 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

13 large onions, diced
4 medium bunches celery, sliced
6 cans (8 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
2 cups butter, cubed
9 packages (4 ounces each) long grain and wild rice mix
13-1/2 cups water
12 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed golden mushroom soup, undiluted
13 cups sour cream
1/4 cup curry powder
72 cups cubed cooked chicken (36 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts)
1 can (8 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In several large saucepans over medium heat, saute the onions, celery and mushrooms in butter until tender. Stir in rice with contents of seasoning packets and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 25 minutes. , Stir in the soup, sour cream and curry powder. Fold in chicken. Spoon into nine greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-60 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.