Chicken & Rice Casserole

Chicken & Rice Casserole
2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans green beans, rinsed and drained
3 cups diced cooped chicken
1 medium onion diced and sauteed
1 8oz. can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1 4 0z. can pimentos
1 (10 3/4ox) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 cup mayonaise
1 (6 0z.) box long-grain and wild rice, cooked according to package directions
1 cup grated sharp cheddar
pinch salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Mix ingredients together and pour into a greased 3-quart casserole dish. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly. Serves 6 to 8.

Recipes of the Day: 30 Minute Almond Chicken & Cheest Rice & Corn Cassarole

30 Minute Almond Chicken

What You Need!

8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 3/4 lb.)
1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1 cup chicken broth
2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed, halved
1 cup instant white rice, uncooked 1/4 cup
PLANTERS Sliced Almonds


Make It!
COOK chicken in dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 4 min. on each side or until evenly browned.

ADD broth; bring to boil. Cover; simmer 5 min. Add beans; cook 5 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Remove chicken; cover to keep warm.

STIR rice and nuts into beans. Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 5 min.; fluff rice. Serve with chicken.

Kraft Kitchens Tips
Easy CleanupSince everything is made in 1 skillet, cleanup is a snap!

Cheesy Rice and Corn Cassarole

What You Need!
1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread
1 egg
2 cups cooked instant white rice
1 can (15-1/4 oz.) corn with red and green bell peppers, drained
1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese, divided
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Make It!
HEAT oven to 375°F.

MIX cream cheese spread and egg in large bowl until well blended. Stir in rice, corn, 3/4 cup shredded cheese and cilantro.

POUR into greased 1-1/2-qt. casserole; top with remaining shredded cheese.

BAKE 20 to 25 min. or until is casserole is heated through and cheese is melted.