Chicken and Rice Casserole

Based on 24 reviews

Ingredients:

1 10 3/4 ounce can condensed cream of celery soup
1 4 ounce jar pimentos
1 8 ounce can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
2 14 1/2 ounce cans green beans, drained and rinsed
3 cup diced cooked chicken
1 medium onion, peeled and diced
2 tablespoon butter or vegetable oil
1 cup mayonnaise
1 6 ounce box long-grain wild rice, cooked according to package directions
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 pinch salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Heat butter or oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl.

Add all remaining ingredients to bowl and mix together until thoroughly combined.

Pour into a greased 3-quart casserole dish. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for a few minutes before serving.

Servings:
Prep Time:
Cook Time: 25 min
Difficulty: Easy

Show: Paula's Home Cooking/Savannah Country cookbook

Ratings for this Entry:

Submitted on July 7, 2010

Excellent!! I've made it half-a-dozen times over the last two months! The pimentos and chestnuts were not appreciated so I removed them from the recipe and added two table spoons of salsa! Thank you Miss Paula!

Submitted on July 7, 2010

Delicious my family now craves this often. Very easy to prepare. This will now be a family favorite tradition. Thanks Paula! Kem-Trussville, Alabama

Submitted on July 7, 2010

Paula, I gotta tell you. This recipe was just lip smacking good!!! I just couldn't the wonderful flavor of this casserole. I craved it for days later!! so much so, that it's on the menu again next week!! I love you Lady..keep em comming and I'll keep testing em out for ya! Sherry Burke Alabama

Submitted on May 5, 2010

outstanding. easy, tasty. one of my favs.

Submitted on May 5, 2010

Absolutely delicious! I'm in college and if I can make it, anyone can.

Submitted on April 4, 2010

My family LOVES this recipe!!! My kids insist that I cook this for our "dressing" on holidays as well as all through the year! It is absolutely wonderful!!!!

Submitted on April 4, 2010

My sis made this and instead of pimentos she used mushrooms. It was out of this world. I can't get enough of it!!

Submitted on March 3, 2010

I wanted to try something different for dinner so I made this dish. I loved it but my husband was not so fond of it. He ate it, he's just so used to eating the same things. I will try it again for him. Overall, I thought the dish was very tasty and was easy to make.

Submitted on January 1, 2010

I made this, put it in the fridge and the next morning cooked it to bring to work for our "birthday" celebration. Everybody loved it! It was a huge hit and it was all eaten. I will definately be making this again. Thanks, Cindy

Submitted on January 1, 2010

My daughter made this for me & had to have recipe. It is great & so easy to make.

Submitted on January 1, 2010

I prepared this dish for myself and a friend and we both enjoyed it a lot. It was very simple to make.

Submitted on December 12, 2009

Each time I have served this everyone is well pleased and has to have the recipe. Myself, I love it. I keep one in the freezer (uncooked) for emergencies. Wrap it well in foil. Write the name of the recipe along with cooking directions and date on the foil. I, then rewrap it tightly with plastic wrap. Put away in the freezer and you have a wonderful dish for home, sick neighbor, church, etc. I often devide it between two smaller dishes. Thank you, Paula.

Submitted on December 12, 2009

Saw this recipe of the show then made it for a church dinner. Completely devoured!

Submitted on November 11, 2009

This was very easy and very, very tasty!!! I used french style green beans and fiesta Mix cheese blend because that was all I had and wow!!! This is the best thing I have prepared in a very long time! Thanks Paula

Submitted on November 11, 2009

Submitted on September 9, 2009

Great dish. I added 2 tbsp of white wine and some extra cheese. Yummy.

Submitted on August 8, 2009

I had this at Harrah's Tunica, and I swear it had asparagus in it. The first time I made it I followed the recipe and it was close, but now quite there, the second time I substituted one can of green beans for asparagus, and now I just use asparagus instead of green beans altogether, and double the cheese. Also, I'm pushing 35 to 45 minutes before it gets bubbly, but that just may be my oven...

Submitted on August 8, 2009

Submitted on June 6, 2009

I made this recipe for my husband, my VERY picky 19 year old nephew and one of his friends. They LOVED it. I added more cheese to the mixture, added french fried onions on top (or you could use ritz crackers with melted butter) and more shredded cheese on top. Yumm -o.

Submitted on April 4, 2009

This is a quick and easy recipe that my whole family loves. It is a one of those great "comfort food" recipe.

Submitted on March 3, 2009

I made this casserole for my grandmother after she had surgery. It was easy for her to eat and both my grandparents LOVED it! The ingredients are simple, but the combination is delicious! The ease of preparation for such a great result is has made this recipe a keeper in my personal cookbook and a definite go-to for potlucks. Wonderful! Thank you Paula Deen!

Submitted on March 3, 2009

This was a huge hit at our house. I have 4 small kids and they loved it!! Very fast and easy to make.