~ chicken & rice casserole ~

Ingredients For ~ chicken & rice casserole ~

• 2 - 2 1/2 c

  cooked chicken, cubed
• 1 box

  uncle bens quick cooking, wild rice mix + ingredients on box
• 2 Tbsp

  butter
• 2 stalk

  celery, chopped
• 1 md

  onion, chopped
• 1 Tbsp

  minced, garlic
• 1 - 8 oz

  can, drained, sliced water chestnuts
• 1 - 10 3/4 oz

  cream of chicken soup - or mushroom
• 1 1/2 c

  shredded, sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 c

  sour cream
• 1/2 c

  milk
• 1 tsp

  each - kosher salt & pepper
• 1/2 tsp

  poultry seasoning
• TOPPING
• 1 - 2.8 oz

  package, french fried onions, crushed
• 1/4 c

  slivered almonds
• 1/2 c

  shredded, sharp cheddar cheese