Chicken Rice Casserole

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Ingredients

  • 2 * 2 cups uncooked long grain rice
  • 2 * 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 * 1/2 cup water
  • 2 * 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
  • 2 * 2 cups fat-free milk
  • 1 * 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • 1 * 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 * 4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
  • 2 * 2 cups chopped celery
  • 3/4 * 3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted, divided

Preparation

Step 1

* In a large saucepan, bring the rice, broth and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
* Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the soup, milk, onion, Worcestershire sauce and salt. Stir in the chicken, celery, 1/2 cup almonds and rice. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray.
* Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining almonds. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through. Yield: 10 servings.


Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups equals 334 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 49 mg cholesterol, 660 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 25 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 very lean meat, 1 fat.