LESLIE'S FAVORITE CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE

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This is my favorite dish to bring to families- for new babies, sick friends, etc. It makes so much, you have plenty to feed your family and the family you are feeding. This is a Southern Living recipe from a while back.

Provided by nicoleingermantown

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (6 1/4 ounce) packages fast-cooking long grain and wild rice blend
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
2 medium onions, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
2 (8 ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts, drained
5 cups chopped cooked chicken
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2 (8 ounce) containers sour cream
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare rice according to package directions; set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add onion, celery and water chestnuts. Saute 10 minutes or until tender.
  • Stir in rice, chicken, 3 cups cheese, and next 5 ingredients; spoon mixture into a lightly greased 15- x 10-inch baking dish or a 4-quart casserole. ( I prefer to use 2 smaller size casseroles-one to give and one for my family).
  • Top with breadcrumbs if desired. Bake casserole at 350°F for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese, and bake 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 906.7, Fat 64.7, SaturatedFat 35.6, Cholesterol 227.7, Sodium 1550.1, Carbohydrate 27, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 5.9, Protein 54.7

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