Almond Chicken Casserole

Almond Chicken Casserole
Ingredients:
* 1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
* 3 cups water
* 5 cups diced cooked chicken
* 1/2 cup mayonnaise
* 1/2 cup plain yogurt
* 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
* 2 cups chicken broth
* 2 tablespoons lemon juice
* 3 tablespoons chopped onion
* 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts
* 1 1/2 cups sliced almonds
* 1 cup chopped celery
* 1 tablespoon salt
* 3 cups cornflakes cereal
* 1 cup butter, melted
Directions:
1. Combine rice and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
3. In a large bowl stir together the cooked rice, diced chicken, mayonnaise, yogurt, cream of mushroom soup, and chicken broth. Mix in the lemon juice, onion, water chestnuts, 1 cup of sliced almonds, and celery. Season with white pepper and salt. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
4. In a bowl, toss the remaining 1/2 cup sliced almonds and cornflakes cereal with the melted butter. Spread evenly over the casserole.
5. Bake 35 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.
Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Main Meals Servings: 12

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