RICE AND CHICKEN BAKE

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Mushrooms, celery and water chestnuts add texture and crunch in this comforting casserole. Chicken and rice are perfect partners that always satisfy.-Linda Durnil, Decatur, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups cooked rice
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup crushed saltines (about 10 crackers)
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Combine the cracker crumbs and butter; sprinkle over the top. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 31g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 939mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.