Baked Chicken and Rice Casserole with Almonds
This comforting casserole features tender chicken, vibrant green beans, and savory toasted almonds baked to perfection. The creamy rice and chicken mixture is topped with a crunchy almond and bacon topping for a delightful contrast of textures and flavors.
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large saucepan, sauté the onion in butter until tender. Add the rice and its seasoning packet, then pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Uncover and set aside to cool.
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In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, green beans, cream of chicken soup, 1/2 cup of the sliced almonds, the diced pimientos, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir in the cooled rice mixture.
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Transfer the mixture to a greased 2-1/2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/4 cup of sliced almonds and the crumbled bacon. Cover and bake until heated through, about 30-35 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (based on 7 servings)
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an estimate.
