Thursday, August 13, 2015

Chicken and Rice Casserole


1 Tbls. butter
1/2 medium onion, diced
4 stalks celery, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
3-4 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
2 cans of cream of chicken soup
3 cups chicken stock 
1 cup, uncooked, long grain white rice
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp poultry seasoning.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Spray a 9X13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.  Set aside.  Melt butter in a medium skillet.  Add onion, celery and garlic and saute until onion is tender, about 3-5 minutes.  Remove from heat and add to chicken, cream of chicken soup chicken stock, rice and seasoning in a large bowl.  Mix well, and pour mixture into prepared baking dish and cover with foil.  Bake covered for 30-35 minutes or until the rice is tender.  Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until lightly browned.