Chicken Wild Rice Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (6 oz.) pkg. long grain and wild rice mix
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 (13 oz.) can evaporated milk, undiluted
1 1/2 c. chicken broth
2 1/2 c. diced cooked chicken
1 (3 oz.) can sliced mushrooms
1/3 c. chopped green pepper
1/4 c. chopped pimiento
salt to taste
1/4 c. slivered almonds, toasted

Preparation

Prepare rice mix according to package directions, using the seasoning packet; set aside.
Melt butter in a heavy saucepan; stir in flour until well blended.
Gradually stir in milk and broth; cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until mixture is smooth and thickened.
Add sauce to cooked rice; mix in chicken, mushrooms, green pepper, pimiento and salt.
Spoon into a greased 2-quart casserole; sprinkle top with toasted almonds and bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 to 60 minutes.
Yields 8 to 10 servings.