Saturday, August 20, 2011

CHICKEN & RICE CASSEROLE SAVANNAH STYLE

2 tbs butter OR vegetable oil
3 cups diced cooked chicken
1 medium onion, peeled & diced
1 (8 oz) can water chestnuts, drained & chopped
2 (14 1/2 oz) cans french green beans, rinsed & drained
1 (4 oz) can pimientos, rinsed & drained
1 can cream of celery soup
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (6 oz) box uncle ben's long grain & wild rice, cooked according to pkg directions
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

preheat oven to 350°.

heat butter or oil in a small skillet over medium heat. add onion & saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. remove from heat & transfer to a lg bowl.

add all ingredients to bowl & mix together until thoroughly combined.

pour into a greased 3 qt casserole. bake for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly. let stand a few minutes before serving.

6 servings

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