Chicken And Wild Rice Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. (6.2-oz. each) fast-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix
1/4 c. butter
2 medium onions, finely chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
2 (8-oz. each) cans sliced water chestnuts, drained
5 c. chopped cooked chicken
4 c. (16-oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
2 (10 3/4-oz.) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 (16-oz.) container sour cream
1 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. soft bread crumbs

Preparation

Prepare rice mix according to package directions; set aside. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add onions, celery, and water chestnuts.
Saute 10 minutes or until tender. Stir in rice, chicken, 3 cups cheese, soup, and next 4 ingredients. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 15-inch by 10-inch baking dish or a 4-quart casserole.
Top casserole evenly with bread crumbs.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 minutes; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese; bake 5 more minutes.