Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Bake almonds in a single layer in a shallow pan 4 to 6 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through.
- Prepare rice mixes according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add celery and onions. Sauté 10 minutes or until tender. Stir in chicken, next 6 ingredients, rice, and 3 cups cheese. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 15- x 10-inch baking dish or 2 (11- x 7-inch) baking dishes. Top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese, and top with toasted almonds. Bake 5 minutes.
- To Make Ahead: Prepare as directed in Steps 2 and 3. Cover with aluminum foil, and freeze up to 1 month. Remove from freezer, and let stand at room temperature 1 hour. Toast almonds as directed in Step 1. Bake casserole, covered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 55 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese and toasted almonds. Bake 5 more minutes.
- Shrimp-and-Wild Rice Casserole: Substitute 2 lb. peeled and deveined, medium-size raw shrimp (4 1/50 count) for chicken; 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese and 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese for Cheddar cheese; and 1 cup dry white wine for milk.
- Cajun Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole: Omit salt and pepper. Reduce chicken to 2 1/2 cups. Prepare as directed, sautéing 1 lb. andouille sausage, chopped, and 1 green bell pepper, diced, with celery in Step 3. Stir 1 (15-oz.) can black-eyed peas, drained, and 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning into rice mixture. Proceed as directed.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 5275.73 Kcal (22088 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 3116.72 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 346.3g | 533% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 764.6mg | 255% | |
| Sodium | 9807.25mg | 409% | |
| Potassium | 4971.41mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbs | 311.75g | 104% | |
| Sugars | 39.33g | 157% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.78g | 83% | |
| Protein | 237.98g | 476% | |
| Vitamin C | 23.9mg | 40% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.6mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 18.7mg | 104% | |
| Calcium | 1794mg | 179% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 189.89 Kcal (795 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 112.18 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 12.46g | 533% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 27.52mg | 255% | |
| Sodium | 352.99mg | 409% | |
| Potassium | 178.94mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbs | 11.22g | 104% | |
| Sugars | 1.42g | 157% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.75g | 83% | |
| Protein | 8.57g | 476% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 104% | |
| Calcium | 64.6mg | 179% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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