Family Casserole

This recipe has been handed down in my family. Now it is handed to me. It is a wonderful casserole. Has a wonderful mix of ingredients. The tradition is to add an ingredient as it is handed. I have added the canned mushrooms. This freezes wonderfully. Just mix, freeze, and when ready to serve, remove and bake. Lovely!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 395 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• salt to taste
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
• ¼ cup chicken broth
• 2 cups cooked, cubed chicken meat
• ¼ cup butter or margarine
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
• 1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until heated through and bubbly.

Step 3

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the onion and celery until tender. Stir in the condensed soup and chicken broth. Add the broccoli, water chestnuts, rice, chicken, and mushrooms. Cook and stir briefly. Season with salt and garlic powder. Mix in Cheddar cheese, and pour the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.