A wonderful casserole for family or guests alike.

When pressed for time, try the Kitchen Express method below.

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Ingredients

2(3-lb.)

chicken casserole d’iberville in a casserole dish

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packages long-grain and wild rice mix

1/2cupbutter or margarine

2(8-oz.)

packages sliced mushrooms

1bunch green onions, chopped (about 1 cup)

1(8-oz.)

carton sour cream

1(10 3/4-oz.)

two whole chickens in a stockpot with onions

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Remove chicken, reserving broth in Dutch oven.

Pour broth through a fine wire mesh strainer into an 8-cup liquid measuring cup; discard solids.

Cook rice according to package directions, substituting 4 14 cups reserved chicken broth for water and omitting butter.

two whole chickens resting on a cutting board

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(Add water to broth to equal 4 14 cups, if necessary.)

Skin, bone, and coarsely chop or shred chicken.

Stir in rice, chicken, sour cream, and soup.

broth after going through a strainer

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Stir together crushed crackers and fried onions.

Stir in 14 cup melted butter, paprika, and garlic powder.

Sprinkle casserole evenly with cracker mixture.

rice cooking in a pot

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Bake, covered, at 350F for 20 to 30 minutes.

Uncover and bake 5 to 10 more minutes or until bubbly.

Thaw overnight in refrigerator.

shredded chicken in a bowl

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(Casserole may also be baked frozen.

Plan to double the baking times.)

To Microwave One Frozen, Unbaked 8-inch Square Casserole:Casserole must be in a microwave-safe dish.

chicken casserole mixture in a dutch oven

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Cover dish with wax paper.

Microwave at HIGH 15 to 16 minutes or until casserole is bubbly, giving dish a half-turn once.

Express:Use 2 deli-roasted chickens (about 2 pounds each) in place of boiled chickens.

creamy chicken casserole d’iberville spread in baking dish

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Use 1 cup dry sherry and 3 14 cups (26 ounces) canned chicken broth to cook rice.

casserole topped with buttery crackers

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Chicken Casserole D’Iberville in baking dish

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