Mandarin Orange Chicken Casserole for Freezer

Submitted by Chef #591210

"Freeze ahead."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 2 casseroles
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 5 cups chicken, cooked and cubed
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cups fresh mushrooms (sliced)
• 4 teaspoons flour
• 1 1⁄3 cups water
• 12 ounces frozen orange juice concentrate
• 1 cup green onion (sliced)
• 4 chicken bouillon cubes

• At Serving Time For Both

• 2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
• 2 cups raw rice

directions

1. In a extra large skillet, cook mushrooms over medium high, stirring constantly.
2. Sprinkle flour over mushrooms, stirring quickly to combine.
3. Gradually stir in water, orange juice concentrate, green onions and bouillon cubes.
4. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat, add chicken, and let simmer 3 to 4 minutes.
6. Cool and freeze in freezer bags.
7. To serve, thaw mixture and cook rice according to package directions. Heat chicken mixture in a saucepan until bubbly, stir in drained orange segments and heat through. Combine with cooked rice and serve.

Reviews

[Rottmom]

I liked this! I made it as a OAMC meal a few months ago, took it out to thaw the other night. Warmed it in a pan and made rice to go with. Don't forget the mandarin oranges, they really add a nice finishing touch to the dish. Easy and tasty, thanks!