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Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

Submitted by: Sue Van T.

Sue says, “We could eat it every day and never get tired of it! Always a favorite.”

Ingredients:

1 (6.2 oz.) box fast cooking long grain and wild rice (Uncle Ben’s®)

1/4 C. butter

1 C. chopped onion

1 8 oz. package sliced baby bella mushrooms

1/2 C. chopped celery

3 Tbsp all-purpose flour

3/4 C. milk

1 can cream of mushroom soup

2 C. chopped cooked chicken

1/2 C. chopped roasted red pepper

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

1 C. shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Directions:

Cook rice according to package directions; set aside, and keep warm.

Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly grease a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish, or 6 individual serving dishes.

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, mushrooms, and celery; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until tender. Add flour; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add milk, and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Stir in soup, chicken, red pepper, salt, pepper, and rice. Spoon into prepared baking dish; sprinkle evenly with cheese, and bake 30 minutes.