Contest-Winning Chicken Wild Rice Casserole

Nutrition Facts 1 cup: 382 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 878mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein.

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Serving size: 8
Calories per serving: 556

Ingredients:
1 small onion, chopped
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup half and half cream
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
4 cups cooked wild rice
2 (4 1/2-ounce) jars sliced mushrooms, drained
1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimientos, drained
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/3 cup slivered almonds


Directions:
In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in broth; bring to a boil. Boil and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in the cream, chicken, rice, mushrooms, pimientos and parsley; heat through.

Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.



Source: tasteofhome.com