Another sweet friend that I met through my women's bible study last fall just had a baby! And she lives right next to our park. And another bonus... she answers my random medical questions. All.the.time. She says she isn't tired of me. Yet.

I am bringing dinner to her new family of 4 on Friday. Super easy to make. Throw together a salad and some french bread, and easy dinner to go!

Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

Brought to you by: Better Homes and Gardens

ingredients

• 1
  6 ounce package long grain and wild rice mix
• 1
  medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1
  stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 2
  tablespoons butter
• 1
  10 1/2 - 10 3/4 ounce can condensed chicken with white and wild rice soup or cream of chicken soup
• 1/2
  cup sour cream
• 1/3
  cup dry white wine or chicken broth
• 2
  tablespoons snipped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
• 2
  cups shredded cooked chicken or turkey
• 1/3
  cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
  
  
  directions
  1.

  Prepare rice mix according to package directions.

  
  

  2.

  Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large skillet, cook onion and celery in hot butter over medium heat until tender. Stir in soup, sour cream, wine, and basil. Stir in cooked rice and chicken.

  
  

  3.

  Transfer mixture to an ungreased 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, about 35 minutes or until heated through. Makes 4 servings.