Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole (Southern Living)

Ingredients

• 2 (6 oz) packages long grain and wild rice mix
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 (8 oz) package sliced fresh mushrooms
• 2 (10.5 oz) cans cream of chicken soup
• 1 (8 oz) container sour cream
• 4 cups chopped cooked chicken
• 1 (6 oz) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 2 cups soft breadcrumbs

Instructions

1. Prepare rice according to package directions.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet; saute onion, celery, and mushrooms until tender.
3. Stir in soup and sour cream.
4. Add chicken, rice, water chestnuts, and 1 cup of the cheese.
5. Spoon into a lightly greased 15x10-inch baking dish (or 2 smaller 11x7-inch dishes).
6. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup cheese, the almonds, and the breadcrumbs.
7. Bake at 350° until bubbly and golden, about 25-30 minutes.