Mandarin Orange Chicken Casserole for Freezer |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Freeze ahead. Ingredients:
5 cups chicken, cooked and cubed |
2 tablespoons vegetable oil |
3 cups fresh mushrooms (sliced) |
4 teaspoons flour |
1 1/3 cups water |
12 ounces frozen orange juice concentrate |
1 cup green onion (sliced) |
4 chicken bouillon cubes |
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained |
2 cups raw rice |
Directions:
1. In a extra large skillet, cook mushrooms over medium high, stirring constantly. 2. Sprinkle flour over mushrooms, stirring quickly to combine. 3. Gradually stir in water, orange juice concentrate, green onions and bouillon cubes. 4. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil. 5. Reduce heat, add chicken, and let simmer 3 to 4 minutes. 6. Cool and freeze in freezer bags. 7. To serve, thaw mixture and cook rice according to package directions. Heat chicken mixture in a saucepan until bubbly, stir in drained orange segments and heat through. Combine with cooked rice and serve. |
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