Arkansas Chicken And Rice

• Pam baking spray or 1 Tbsp. margarine
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 2 Tbsp. chopped bell pepper
• 2 Tbsp. chopped onion
• 2 c. cooked bite size chicken pieces
• 6 oz. wild rice, cooked
• 1/2 c. mayonnaise
• 1 (16 oz.) can French-style green beans
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 c. sliced water chestnuts
• freshly ground black pepper
• juice of one lemon
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

1. Spread 2-quart casserole with baking spray.
2. Preheat oven to 350u0b0.
3. In a large skillet melt 2 tablespoons butter and saute green pepper and onion.
4. Place in large bowl; add cooked chicken, cooked rice, green beans, mayonnaise, celery soup, chestnuts, salt, pepper and lemon juice.
5. Stir well and pour into prepared casserole.
6. Bake at 350u0b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.
7. Top with cheese and bake 5 minutes, until melted.

baking spray, butter, bell pepper, onion, chicken, wild rice, mayonnaise, green beans, cream of mushroom soup, water chestnuts, freshly ground black pepper, lemon, salt, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=249224 (may not work)