Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

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• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 2 (6 1/4ounce) packages  fast-cooking  long grain and wild rice blend
• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1⁄4 cup margarine
• 2  medium onions, chopped
• 4  celery ribs, chopped
• 2 (8 ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 5  cups  chopped  cooked chicken
• 4  cups  shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 2  cans  cream of mushroom soup
• 2 (8 ounce) containers sour cream
• 1  cup milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  soft breadcrumbs

Directions

1. Prepare rice mixes according to package directions; set aside.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet; add onion, celery, and water chestnuts.
3. Saute 10 minutes or until tender.
4. Stir in rice, chicken, 3 cups cheese, and next 5 ingredients.
5. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 15x10 inch baking dish.
6. Top casserole with breadcrumbs.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
8. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese; bake 5 more minutes.