Classic Crunchy Chicken
"I keep 2-cup portions of cooked wild rice in the freezer so I always have the ingredients for this casserole on hand for 'emergency' dinners," relates Barbara Wagener of Waconia, Minnesota. "It gets its crunch from water chestnuts, almonds and a sprinkling french-fried onions," she adds.4 ServingsPrep: 10 min. Bake: 35 min.
Ingredients
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 1 can (10 ounces) chunk white chicken, drained
- 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 2 cups cooked wild rice
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 to 4 tablespoons slivered almonds
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup french-fried onions, optional
Directions
- In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; mix well. Pour into a
- greased shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish.
- Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; top with onions.
- Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly. Yield: 4 servings.
Editor's Note: 2 cups cubed cooked chicken may be substituted for canned chicken.
Nutrition Facts: One 1-cup serving (prepared with reduced-fat soup and 2 tablespoons almonds and without onions) equal 276 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 38 mg cholesterol, 615 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 21 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable.