Chicken And Wild Rice Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (6 oz.) pkg. long grain and wild rice
1/4 c. margarine
1/4 c. flour
1 (13 oz.) can evaporated milk
1/2 c. chicken broth
2 1/2 c. chopped cooked chicken
1 (3 oz.) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1/3 c. chopped green pepper
1/4 c. pimento, chopped
1/4 c. slivered almonds, lightly toasted

Preparation

Prepare the rice according to instructions on package; set aside.
Melt butter in saucepan over low heat.
Add flour, stirring until smooth.
Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
Combine sauce, rice, chicken, mushrooms, green pepper and pimento.
Pour into a lightly greased 2-quart casserole.
Sprinkle with almonds.
Refrigerate several hours. Remove from refrigerator; let stand 30 minutes.
Remove cover; bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 minutes.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.