Chicken Extra - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 c. chicken, cooked and boned (retain stock)
3 c. cream of celery soup (light)
1 1/4 c. mayonnaise (light)
2 cans choice of peas or French-style green beans
2 (6 oz.) boxes Uncle Ben's wild herb rice
1 green pepper, chopped (optional)
1 small can mushrooms
2 c. sliced water chestnuts
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small jar chopped pimiento
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
sharp Cheddar cheese, grated

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Cook rice, using chicken stock as liquid.
Mix soup with mayonnaise.
Combine all other ingredients in separate bowl, add soup mixture and mix well.
Place in large, greased casserole.
Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbles.
Top with cheese if desired.
Serves 14 to 16 and can be frozen before cooked.