Chicken Amandine

With colorful green beans and pimientos, this attractive casserole is terrific for the holidays. This is true comfort food at its finest.

Chicken Amandine

Average Rating: 4.666666

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 35 min. Bake: 30 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice
  • 2-1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 2 cups frozen french-style green beans, thawed
  • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
  • 3/4 cup sliced almonds, divided
  • 1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 bacon strip, cooked and crumbled

Instructions

  • 1. In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add rice with contents of seasoning packet and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Uncover; set aside to cool.
  • 2. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, green beans, soup, 1/2 cup of almonds, pimientos, pepper and garlic powder. Stir in rice.
  • 3. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with bacon and remaining almonds. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 297 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 912mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein.