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Leslie's Favorite Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole

Leslie's Favorite Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole
Leslie's Favorite Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 674 calories, 34g of protein, and 37g of fat. This recipe serves 12. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 47 minutes. If you have cream, celery, butter, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the sour cream you could follow this main course with the Sour Cream Apple Pie as a dessert. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn.

Instructions

1
Prepare rice mixes according to package directions.
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Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add celery and onion. Saut 10 minutes or until tender.
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Combine water chestnuts, cooked rice, celery and onion, chicken, 3 cups cheese, and next 5 ingredients in a very large bowl.
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4
Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 15" x 10" baking dish or a 4-quart baking dish. Top casserole with breadcrumbs.
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Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 35 minutes.
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Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese and almonds; bake 5 more minutes.
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Note: You can divide this casserole evenly between 2 (11" x 7") baking dishes.
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Bake as directed above, or freeze casserole up to 1 month.
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Remove from freezer, and let stand at room temperature 1 hour.
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Bake, covered, at 350 for 30 minutes. Uncover casserole, and bake 55 more minutes.
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Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese and almonds; bake 5 more minutes.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 47 m.
Servings12
Health Score16
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