chicken rice casserole with cashews

Ingredients

• 1 can chicken broth (14 ounces)
• 2 cups instant rice (can use brown)
• 2 cups cubed
• cooked chicken breasts
• 1 cup thinly sliced celery
• 12 cup diced red pepper
• 12 cup chopped Canadian bacon (optional)
• 14 cup sliced green onion
• 14 cup parsley
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 cup sour cream (can use low fat or non fat)
• 12 cup white wine or 12 cup chicken broth
• 12 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 14 cup cashews

Instructions

1. in a medium sauce pan bring chicken broth to a boil, add rice.
2. reduce heat, cover and simmer 5 minutes.
3. In a large bowl combine rice, chicken, celery, red pepper, canadian bacon, green onions, parsley, thyme, sour cream and wine or chicken broth.
4. place in a 3 qt casserole dish, cover and bake 350 for 10 minutes, uncover and sprinkle with cheese and cashews and bake for 10-15 minutes.