*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Deem's Chicken Casserole

Recipe By     : Deem Smith      350@F Preheat
Serving Size  : 5    Preparation Time :0:40
Categories    : Casseroles                       Poultry

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        Butter flavored spray
   1      lb            Chicken --  boiled or smoked,
                        - leftover, thaw and reserve
                        - with stock
   1      pkg           ORIGINAL Uncle Ben's long grain and wild rice
                        - mix, NOT quick and NOT Brown and wild rice
     1/2  c             Dry sherry
                        Chicken stock
   1      c             Sour cream
   1      can           Water chestnuts, chopped (optional)
   1      c             Mushrooms -OR-
   1      can           Mushroom stems and pieces (6 oz)    
                        Cheddar, shredded (optional)

Cook rice mix per package instructions, subbing 1/2 c Sherry for 1/2
c of the liquid, and chicken stock for the rest.  Add chicken and
stir to cool rice a bit.   Add sour cream, mushrooms, and water
chestnuts. Stir.  Spray casserole and transfer mix.  Top with cheese.
Bake as above till bubbly. 




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