posted by Stacy in MS 11-16-100 12:44 PM 
* Exported from MasterCook * 
Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole   
Recipe By : Southern Living
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 
Categories : Casseroles Chicken 
Main Dish 
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method 
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1 (6.2 oz.) package fast-cooking long grain and wild rice mix 
1/2 cup butter or margarine 
1 small onion -- chopped 
1/4 cup all-purpose flour 
1 1/2 cups chicken broth 
3 cups chopped cooked chicken 
1 1/2 cups half and half 
1 (6 oz.) can sliced water chestnuts -- drained 
1 (4.5 oz.) jar sliced mushrooms -- drained 
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 
1 teaspoon salt 
1/2 teaspoon pepper 
1 (2.5 oz.) package sliced almonds 
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Cook rice mix according to package directions; set aside. 
Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until tender. Add flour, and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minutes. Add broth, and cook, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes, or until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir in rice, chicken, and next 6 ingredients. Spoon into a lightly greased 11x7 inch baking dish. Top with almonds. 
Bake at 350º for 15 to 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated. 
Yield 6 servings 
Source: "Southern Living, November 2000"