Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

Main Ingredients:

• 2 (6-ounce) packages long-grain and wild rice blend with seasonings
• 1 (12.5-ounce) can Hormel® Chunk Breast of Chicken, drained and flaked
• 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
• 1 (4-ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
• 3/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup Hormel® Real Bacon Pieces
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 2-quart casserole.

2. 2

   Prepare rice according to package directions.

3. 3

   In large bowl, combine rice, chicken, soups, mushrooms, celery, bacon pieces and pepper. Transfer rice mixture to casserole. Bake 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, almonds and butter; mix well. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake 5 to 10 minutes or until topping is golden brown.