Uncle Ben's Wild Rice Chicken Casserole

Uncle Ben’s Wild Rice Chicken Casserole

A staple in our house growing up

1 16 oz. box Uncle Ben’s Long Grain & Wild Rice

2 c. hot water                                           1 fryer chicken cut up

Salt and pepper                                       1 10 oz. can Cream of Mushroom Soup

1/2 c. milk                                 1/2 c. almonds, sautéed in butter (or margarine)

Combine contents of box and water in 2 1/2 qt. casserole dish.  Salt and pepper chicken to taste.  Arrange on top of rice mixture.  Bake covered 1 1/4 hrs. at 375 degrees or until chicken is done.  Combine soup and milk. When casserole is done, pour soup mixture over chicken and rice.  Cook until bubbly.  Top with sautéed almonds.