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Chicken and Rice Casserole II

SUBMITTED BY: KMSMOKEY

"Chicken casserole with a rich cheese sauce."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (4 pound) whole chicken
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 8 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large pot boil the chicken with the onion, celery and bay leaves until done. Let chicken cool until you can handle it. Remove chicken meat from the bones and cut into small pieces.
  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. In a saucepan over medium heat melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Slowly stir in the cold milk and chicken stock and cook mixture until thick. Stir in the cheese.
  4. In a large bowl combine the chicken, rice and mushrooms together. Stir in the cheese sauce and season with salt and pepper. Place mixture in a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
  5. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 30 minutes or until bubbly.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2003 by RITTD24
Both my husband and I enjoyed this casserole. It's a keeper. I used fresh mushrooms and it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2005 by RemoKane
This recipe was great. My family really enjoyed it. Next time I would cook boneless chicken... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2005 by Lece
We added some peppers, extra fresh mushrooms, diced up 1\2 an onion and used leftover chicken... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2005 by CHERYL714
This was great! We used fresh mushrooms and did 1 cup cheddar 1 cup monterey jack. Also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by IANKRIS
I thought this recipe was okay. However, it tastes alot like Easy Cheesy Skillet Chicken. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by LADYBUG937
husband and company loved it! I will make this again. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2007 by emma
Just make sure to add enough salt/pepper..I thought it was okay but I didn't add enough... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2005 by MRSREAMESNOODLE
my hubby claims he doesnt like rice, but he sure gobbled this one up! Also make a great stock... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2005 by TRICIASTAAB
Great dinner to make for the family. I always add broccoli for some extra greens. Cheese... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2007 by Julie
Great. I used leftover turkey, didn't add the cup of chicken broth (didn't have any) and I... MORE

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