Wild Rice Chicken Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 box Uncle Ben's long grain and wild rice (original recipe)
1/3 c. melted margarine
1/3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
dash of black pepper
1 c. half and half
1 c. chicken broth
2 c. cubed cooked chicken (may be canned)
1/3 c. chopped pimento
1/3 c. chopped parsley
1/2 c. chopped, blanched almonds (reserve some to sprinkle on top)

Preparation

Cook Uncle Ben's as directed on box.
In separate pan, saute margarine.
Blend in flour, salt and pepper.
Gradually stir in half and half and chicken broth.
Cook until thickened.