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Chicken and Rice Casserole
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Creamy & Delicious
07/18/2008 at 12:35pm
User: Jessica from Grand Rapids, MI User Rating:
This recipe was a cinch to make and it tasted great. I'm a plain, picky eater and my husband loves flavor so it's not often we find a recipe we both enjoy, but this one hit the spot!
One of the best!!!
07/17/2008 at 04:04pm
User: Raquel from Cumming, GA User Rating:
This is a great chicken casserole, everybody on my family love it. One more of Paula's great recipes.. Thanks Paula!!
Yum
07/17/2008 at 02:45pm
User: Kellie from Shalimar, FL User Rating:
This was super easy and very tasty. I will make again. I omitted the water chestnuts as I don't like them.
Fast & Economical!
07/16/2008 at 01:47pm
User: JILL from San Antonio, TX User Rating:
This casserole is a fantastic solution for a fast, healthy and easy meal during the week! I lightened this recipe up by using Canola Mayo (half the calories & fat), 98% FF Cream of Celery Soup and 2% sharp cheddar (freshly grated from the block). I also used shredded turkey, instead of chicken, which tasted great. This is a crowd pleaser for both kids and adults...I will make this again and again!
Won't win any health food contests, but GOOD
07/13/2008 at 08:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
We LOVE this casserole, but really, you can't make it too often because it is very fattening. I put in LOTS of chicken - and really big pieces like she showed on TV. I have served it to company too. Highly recommended.
Yummy!!!!!!!!
07/13/2008 at 07:39pm
User: Gail from vero beach, FL User Rating:
I made this recipe tonight and My family LOVED it!!! It didn't put in the pimentos and instead of 2 cans of green beans , I put a can of corn!! I also add a little more cheddar cheese on top with Fried french onions on top!! BIG HIT!! Definately will make this over and over again!!
Kid Friendly
06/28/2008 at 02:59pm
User: Melissa from Mechanicville, NY User Rating:
I make this often, substituting different vegetables; red pepper instead of the pimento, mushrooms and fresh green beans. It is a great recipe to sneak vegetables into my 2 year old son. He loves it!
Very Delicious!
06/26/2008 at 06:02pm
User: Shenna from Savannah, GA User Rating:
This Recipe is great! It's extremely easy and you can substitute and add different ingredients. My family loves it!
added just a few ingre.
06/26/2008 at 05:12pm
User: lynni from Bend, OR User Rating:
This casserole was very yummy, I added mushrooms to it as well, other than that it was the perfect combo of ingredients.
yummy easy casserole
06/17/2008 at 06:21pm
User: Romula from Alice, TX User Rating:
I added cream of mushroom soup and pecans. Very delicous and easy the kids loved it.
Awesome
06/15/2008 at 11:43pm
User: Dottie from Ford City, PA User Rating:
I tried this recipe last night and it was so tasty, was hard to stop eating it! If you like chicken and rice, this is a must try!
Great casserole for company
06/15/2008 at 11:34am
User: Jen from Roswell, GA User Rating:
Served this to company on a weeknight- it was easy to make, looked great on the table, and got rave reviews!
DK
06/14/2008 at 12:59pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Excellent taste- easy prep. I used fat-free mayo and added some fat-free sour cream. I didn't have water chestnuts on hand but I can see where the crunch they would provide would add to the dish. I will make this again. Husband-approved!
Great!!!
06/13/2008 at 09:18pm
User: Joanna from Longview, WA User Rating:
My husband asks for this all the time! It's fast and easy, and he actually eats the left overs.
My kids love this
06/13/2008 at 01:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Easy to make and my kids love it.
Good
06/09/2008 at 11:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I'm just learning to cook and this was a good start. It wasn't too hard and everybody liked it :)
good but not great
06/08/2008 at 07:30pm
User: Julie Ann from Baton Rouge, LA User Rating:
it was good.. but rich! i'd definitely cut back at least a 1/2 cup of mayo. a few changes i made: substituted pimentos for red bell pepper (sauteed it with the onions), SEASON the chicken (garlic powder and tony chacheres makes everything better), sprinkled cheese on top before baking, and sprinkle a little more Tony's on top for an extra kick. FEEDS AN ARMY!
Great Chicken Casserole
06/01/2008 at 04:06pm
User: Lauren from Jasper, AL User Rating:
My family loved this recipe. I wasn't sure about putting green beans in it but it was great. I used french cut green beans and everyone loved it. I also used slivered almonds instead of water chestnuts. This ones a keeper!
Great casserole
06/01/2008 at 12:53pm
User: LaVerne from Sulphur Springs, TX User Rating:
I have been making this exact casserole for years. It is in a very old cookbook by the employees of AT&T from the l950s. It tastes better the next day. Reheats very well. I don't know about the rest of you, but I really hate people who don't even make a recipe yet feel obligated to give it low marks just because they think the ingredients don't SOUND good. These rating boards are to review/rate the recipe, not editorialize!
This isn't cooking, it's mixing stuff
06/01/2008 at 12:17pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe has no appeal for me, it may be easy but seems like a recipe from the '50's
one of our classic favorites
05/30/2008 at 08:36pm
User: debbie from bellingham, MA User Rating:
I make this recipe for my husaband and I when we are short on time and looking for something healthly. I have had sucess simply substituting the mayo, soup, and sour cream for a low fat version and it is still delicious! believe me if my husband doesn't notice it is good!
A no-brainer
05/29/2008 at 04:24pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Please, canned soup?
good but just a little too bland
05/28/2008 at 06:53pm
User: jeannette from san pedro, CA User Rating:
I love just about everything Paula Dean makes but this one needed just a little something extra. I added just a little of my favorite seasoning from trader joes (21 season salute) and it was great!!
Paula I love you but. . . .
05/27/2008 at 09:47pm
User: Kate from Arlington, VA User Rating:
I made this dish for myself and my picky-eater boyfriend. I omitted the onions, but included everything else and it just tasted like chicken and rice soaked in mayo. I usually will eat anything and could only have a few bites. It needed more cheese and maybe breadcrumbs on top??? I love Paula Deen to death, but this was not my favorite.
Kids Like It but Just Okay for Adults
05/27/2008 at 08:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Missing that little punch of flavor. Water chesnuts make for a great little crunch.
Tasty and Easy!
05/21/2008 at 05:50pm
User: Suzanne from Monroe, LA User Rating:
This is a winner! Not only does it have loads of flavor but it's easy to make as well. I use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to add flavor and speed up preparation. My two year old will even eat this which makes it a double winner.
Fantastic
05/17/2008 at 01:56pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I always make enough to freeze one casserole for the future -- always better the second time around!
Very good!
04/29/2008 at 10:53am
User: Ellen from Newtown Square, PA User Rating:
This casserole was great. I am not too crazy about water chestnuts so I subsituted corn. I really like chicken so I will probably use a little more chicken and cheese next time. It might not look to pretty but my boyfriend and I loved it! Great eazy low key meal.
Easy and hearty
04/18/2008 at 05:50pm
User: Jennifer from Santa Rosa, CA User Rating:
Thanks to previous reviews I cut the mayo in half and I think it was the perfect texture. The dish is mild but the flavors go together nicely. Mushrooms could be added if desired.
Love it!!
04/12/2008 at 12:45pm
User: Lynn from High Springs, FL User Rating:
This is one of my daughter's favorite meals. It is delicious. I make it once a month. I do cut back on the butter though (1/2 stick). Sorry Paula. I still love you!
Chicken and Rice
04/10/2008 at 03:39pm
User: Christine from Jackson, MI User Rating:
When I decided to make this, I was not sure about it, as it had many ingredients and was not too sure how it would taste. Oh my gosh! it was absolutely wonderful blend of flavors. My husband loved it and I make is once a week.
Excellent casserole
04/09/2008 at 01:40pm
User: Michelle from Burlington, WI User Rating:
I made this after reading many of the reviews and decided to adjust the recipe a bit. I used cooked whole chicken from my grocery store and decided to used only about 1/3 cup of miracle whip mixed with the cream of celery soup. I also added a few sliced almonds in with the water chestnuts and deleted the pimentos. I did top the final dish at the end with crushed ritz crackers which I think was a great addition. I wonder if using aspargus with swiss cheese would also be a good idea. I have to credit many of the reviews I read ahead of time for helping make this dish a really easy and tasty dinner. Using the whole chicken from the store made this a quick dinner and still was economical.
Simple and Delicious
04/07/2008 at 05:19pm
User: Danielle from Las Vegas, NV User Rating:
I adore Paula Deen and enjoy watching her shows. This particular recipe was peeked my interest when I saw her prepare it on the show. I made it and it was quick, easy and simply delicious. I've made it several times and play around using various veggies and it still takes wonderful.
Easy
04/02/2008 at 02:55pm
User: Jessica from Columbus, OH User Rating:
This recipe is easy and delicious, the water chestnuts really are the best part for a crunchy taste.
Great!
03/30/2008 at 05:40pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I loved this recipe. It was so easy to make and was very satisfying. I didn't include the water chesnuts - it didn't need them.
Great but I made a few Changes
03/30/2008 at 11:08am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great recipe but I changed a few things to fit my families taste buds. I only used one can of green beans and I added an extra cup of cheese. I also substituted mushrooms and black olives for the water chestnuts and the pimentos and used cream of chicken instead of cream of celery soup. I will definitely be making this again, everyone loved it.
Slam Dunk
03/21/2008 at 04:51pm
User: Dan from Longwood, FL User Rating:
Make it exactly as the recipe calls for. (I almost ommitted the pimentos, but was glad I didn't) This is just purely excellent homestyle goodness. Whold family loved it. Way to go Paula. Dan D. Longwood, FL
FABULOUS!!!
03/16/2008 at 12:42pm
User: Alison from Murfreesboro, TN User Rating:
I've had MANY Chicken casseroles since I'm from the South and THIS is definitely the winner!!! My dad, (who doesn't like casseroles), requests this all the time! Never had a complaint OR leftovers!!!
canned and processed
03/14/2008 at 09:23pm
User: Devaleena from New York, NY User Rating:
any "recipe" that uses canned (!!) vegetables and relies on boatloads of mayo and salty canned soups for flavor should not qualify as a recipe. what is going on with food network? the quality of the programming has plummeted noticably. where is the diversity? are greek/indian/chinese/anything but italian and french cooking not worth learning about? why do we need the umpteenth fake food competition show? why are the hosts no longer talented chefs with real training and teaching ability?
fabulous
03/14/2008 at 12:04am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I loved this dish. It was even better as leftovers, and i do not do leftovers
Easy week day meal
03/11/2008 at 06:28pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This casserole is easy to prepare and is delicious. The whole family loves it.
Awesome
03/08/2008 at 04:51pm
User: Gina from Germantown, WI User Rating:
I made this for a "Packer Party" Actually made this in a slow cooker and it turned out wonderful. Everyone was asking for the recipe. This one is a keeper
Another keeper from Paula~
03/07/2008 at 08:59am
User: Connie from Rock Hill, SC User Rating:
Even, my husband, who does not care for rice, liked this casserole! Imagine that, Paula. Love you!
Chic & Rice Casserole made easy
03/06/2008 at 12:14pm
User: Chris from Duluth, GA User Rating:
This is a very simple meal that tastes great. Though I varied it a little due to the eaters in my home, I found it a wonderful meal and the kids had fun helping make it. Fun for all who help, cook or eat! I will be making this again and again.
Great tasting!
03/05/2008 at 11:34am
User: Michelle from Panama City, FL User Rating:
I really liked this recipe! I changed a few things. I added a big helping of garlic to the onions and I did a half sourcream/mayo to the mixture. I chopped up the greenbeans to hide them from the children. I also put a whole bunch of cheddar cheese on top. In addition, I used lowfat mayo, sourcream, and soup. It turned out great! I even ate seconds, which I don't do very often. It took me longer to put together than what is suggested because I cooked boneless, skinless, chicken breasts. Oh, I also omitted the pimentos to make it more kid friendly. Give it a try.
very good
02/23/2008 at 12:37am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this was a really good recipe we all very much enjoyed it.
everybody loved it
02/22/2008 at 12:55pm
User: Kathie from Edwardsville, IL User Rating:
Everybody loved it. I took it to a luncheon and it was the first to disapear. I did change one thing---i was out of green beans and cooked some frozen mixed veggies and it was GREAT! Will make it this way from now on. Thanks Paula---somestimes you really are a life saver.
another keeper from Paula
02/12/2008 at 06:05pm
User: Betsy from Belleville, WI User Rating:
I am home sick today and looking for something to make for dinner. I found this recipe, looked in my freezer and had leftover turkey and I had all the rest of the ingredients except pimentos. So I put green chilies in instead of the pimentoes (yum). I will be making this often. How could anyone think this is plain tasting? We have potlucks at work all the time and this will be my next dish to pass.
The Best!
02/11/2008 at 08:47pm
User: Sabrina from Kailua, HI User Rating:
This casserole was delicious! I don't care for the taste or smell of mayo, but keep it on hand for my family, I was very worried about the amount, but I must say that this casserole was the perfect amount of everything! I can't believe that I actually liked it so much, since I just can't stand mayo! The only slight change that I made was to sub broccoli for the green beans, other than that I followed it word for word and am very glad that I did!
Nice change from boring casseroles
02/08/2008 at 02:54pm
User: Carolyn from Indianapolis, IN User Rating:
I used chopped carrots and celery instead of the water chestnuts, and fresh green beans for the canned. Any creamy condensed soup tastes great with it, so use whatever you have on hand.
Very good, crowd pleaser, with a few modifications
01/29/2008 at 10:24am
User: Kate from Brunswick, ME User Rating:
I really liked this recipe. I baked my chicken (salt, pepper, a little olive oil). I *did not* used canned green beans - gross! I used fresh steamed broccoli. I also subbed roasted red pepper for the pimento, as another user recommended. I also used long grain white rice (wild rice tastes gamey to me). It was delicious. Kids to the older set (who don't like spices) loved it. Yum!!!
Simply Good
01/28/2008 at 07:43pm
User: Kristyn from Acworth, GA User Rating:
This was easy - fast - good. The only thing I added was onion powder. My husband was not crazy about the water chestnuts, and it would have been good with out it. This was nice - and will make good left overs.
tasty
01/24/2008 at 06:13pm
User: Miki from San Ramon, CA User Rating:
I've mede this twice-the first time I followed the directions exactly and threw it away because the canned green beans and full jar of pimentos ruined it. The next time I made it, I cut down on the mayo (probably about a 1/2c.), used about a tablespoon of pimentos, added sauteed mushrooms, and blanched FRESH green beans (and about half the amount). IT was much more palatable this time and I look forward to making it again, and tweaking it some more(perhaps something spicy).
Great
01/24/2008 at 11:47am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Easy and delicious
Great for a quick, delicious meal
01/23/2008 at 04:27pm
User: Patrick from Austin, TX User Rating:
I'm no chef. Even so, this recipe is simple and delicious. I tried it with a few different vegetables and used some different meats and it comes out great every time. I find myself using more cheese than suggested, but that's because I love cheese. I ate this on and off for about 6 months straight and enjoyed it every time!
Kids loved it...
01/21/2008 at 04:48pm
User: Connie from Cambridge, MA User Rating:
My family really liked it, the kids had two servings each. I loved the crunch from the water chestnuts. It is a simple comfort food with not alot of fuss. For the other raters who don't like mayo, why would you even try the recipe and then rate the recipe so badly on here? I love Paula, thank you for many recipes that I have tried and my family has loved.
Yum
01/17/2008 at 02:18pm
User: Diane from Olathe, KS User Rating:
This was very good. It combined lots of veggies along with the chicken and rice. I will make this again.
Everyone Loved this
01/15/2008 at 09:38pm
User: Susette from Dublin, CA User Rating:
This is a very simple recipe and is wonderful. My family enjoyed it. It makes enough to eat twice. It also freezes very well. Let it thaw and then heat in the oven as opposed to thawing in the microwave when reheating the leftovers. The texture is much better this way.
A keeper
01/15/2008 at 07:28pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Make this quite often, I love the crunch of the veggies and the softness of the other ingredients combined, very mellow and delicious!
A wonderful recipe...with some tweaking!!
01/14/2008 at 04:30pm
User: NAOMI from cape coral, FL User Rating:
I make this recipe all the time. We all love it!! I do omit the chestnuts and pimentos. I add some white wine, curry power (which makes a great addition), and I put some cheddar cheese in the casserole and then on the top as well. For those of you who thought this was bland try the wine and curry....yum!!
Very tasty!
01/14/2008 at 01:30pm
User: LEIGH from Marietta, GA User Rating:
This is easy, tasty, and my daughter loves it!
not very good
01/13/2008 at 07:36pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It tasted like a crunchy tuna-melt without the bread. ( I added bacon to give it more flavor, but it didn't help) This is not a good casserole dish for a family meal - will not make again.
Good week night meal
01/07/2008 at 08:27pm
User: Jennifer from Oklahoma City, OK User Rating:
I mixed this one up a little. First off, I omitted the Mayo cuz didn't need it and added a little chicken stock. I omitted the chesnuts and pimentos and added mushrooms and corn. I did one small can of mushrooms and a full can of corn with one can of green beans (french style cut) I got chicken tenders and diced then up and sauted them after sauteing the onions. The key to this recipe is to season everything and spice it up for extra flavor. French fried onions on top is an excellent addition also! Really you don't need the mayo so don't worry about it. This is a great meal in one and will be a good snack/leftover for days to come. Be creative and make to your liking! Thanks Paula!
yummy
01/07/2008 at 09:56am
User: Melanie from Surprise, AZ User Rating:
This was a really easy and delicious dish that feeds a lot of people. My picky little ones didn't like it though.
SCRUM-DILLY!!!
01/06/2008 at 10:46pm
User: mary from louisville, KY User Rating:
This was super easy and completely delish!! I didn't add the water chestnuts, by choice. And accidently added 1/2 the required pimentos. Not an issue though, it was fabulous!!! This one gets a permanent spot in my recipe box...for sure!
THE VERY BEST
01/06/2008 at 07:23pm
User: Deborah from Orangeburg, SC User Rating:
I had all my family for lunch Sunday and this was a hit. Everyone went back for seconds and wanted the recipe. They loved it even my 2 1/2 year old grandson. This will certainly be my recipe to take to work, church, or other functions. I went exactly by the recipe but used cream of chicken soup instead of the cream of celery soup and I left out the mayonnaise but instead I used 1/3 cup of low fat milk instead. It was soooooooo moist and delicious. I only had to cook three skinless chicken breast. This recipe is certainly a keeper. Thanks Paula!!
It's a Keeper !
01/06/2008 at 12:08pm
User: Joyce from Oklahoma City, OK User Rating:
My husband and I loved this casserole. The water chestnuts add a little crunch; which gives this recipe a variety of textures. The taste is outstanding. I'll be making this again very soon.
Great Meal
01/05/2008 at 01:18pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My family and I enjoyed this meal. It was wonderful!
Easy and delicious
01/03/2008 at 10:31am
User: Jennifer from Madison Heights, MI User Rating:
I have made this several times for my family and there are never leftovers! It's a fast and easy recipe as you just mix it all together. If you like casseroles, this recipe is a keeper!
yuck
01/01/2008 at 01:41am
User: Nicole from Draper, UT User Rating:
my husband likes EVERYTHING and even he couldn't force down more than a few bites.
Another yummy from Paula
12/31/2007 at 02:03pm
User: Jana from Edmond, OK User Rating:
This casserole was easy to make and the family loved it. I added some bacon that had been leftover from breakfast and it was just delicious. You can always count on Paula's recipes to be easy to make, the family will love it and you will too because you don't use a ton of ingredients or spend a lot of time in the kitchen.
Very Tasty meal in one just sit back and relax!!
12/29/2007 at 02:55pm
User: Linda from Lilburn, GA User Rating:
What a nice meal in one. This was a great addition to our Christmas buffet. I also intend to have it on other occasions with a salad. What a nice way to just sit back and relax and let dinner cook in the oven and all I do is add a salad with it. The water chestnuts and pimentos were a wonderful touch. To make it more calorie friendly I used light mayo and squeeze butter.
Needs a kick
12/29/2007 at 11:42am
User: Maryann from East Norriton, PA User Rating:
While this recipe yields a lot and probably could be made ahead, I didn't find it all that stand-alone tasty. I needs something. I won't be making it again.
Fabulous and different
12/28/2007 at 08:50am
User: Melissa from Milford, DE User Rating:
The only things I changed in this recipe is that we use either minute rice or brown rice, depending on how much time I have that day, as well as using roasted red peppers instead of pimentos. Everyone from Grandpop to my 2 year old nephew (including my VERY picky 6 year old daughter) love love love this recipe!!!
The BEST
12/27/2007 at 10:25pm
User: Nancy from Oak Lawn, IL User Rating:
I saw her do this recipe on her show with kids. I made it and it is the best chicken & rice casserole recipe I ever tried, and I tried many. My family loved it. Everyone I gave this recipe to has loved it and made it a "keeper" too!
Oh be serious!
12/27/2007 at 05:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Mayo, soup and canned green beans? Excuse me but I think I'm going to be sick. I am done with the Food Network. I'm going to PBS.
Go Paula!
12/27/2007 at 05:04pm
User: Pamela from Seaville, NJ User Rating:
We all love this recipe - it's so easy and reheats very well. My family doesn't care for wild rice, so I cook a bag of Success rice and use that instead and I always use frozen green beans instead of canned, cream of chicken soup and lots of extra cheese. Easy and good.
Very Good
12/27/2007 at 02:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
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Return of fond childhood memories!!!
12/11/2007 at 05:27pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe brought back alot of childhood memories of family get togethers & pot luck dinners. I only changed it up a bit. I used 1/2 mayo & 1/2 sour cream, and subbed cream of chicken for the cream of celery soup. This was wonderful!!!! Will definitely make it again.
Yum
12/03/2007 at 07:47pm
User: Dawn from Virginia Beach, VA User Rating:
Be Forewarned - I made changes: I eliminated the green beans (I felt they were superfluous) and I subbed cream of chicken for cream of celery and I only used 1/2 cup of mayo. I also added another cup of cheese to the top of the casserole because it really didn't look that good without some sort of topping. It was REALLY good. When I saw Paula make this, I thought ... yum I have to make that ... it took me a while to get to it, but I'm glad I did. I would definitley make this again.
saw her make this
11/29/2007 at 03:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Saw this on her show,and made it that night. Easy and everyone enjoyed it. Double the rice amount as it was very gooey.
takes time to prepare, but a solid dish
11/16/2007 at 12:56pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
A good one to have in your recipe box. I made some changes - I substituted celery, onion and garlic for the whole onion. I didn't have any pimientos and somehow I inadvertently put in sour cream instead of mayo. I read the recipe but just got carried away throwing everything together and reached for the sour cream! It still turned out very, very good (for a newlywed trying to learn). I must say it took a long time to make the rice, brown the chicken and steam fresh beans. I sent leftovers with my husband for lunch and he just emailed me "best lunch ever" ;)
Best Chicken Casserole Ever
11/15/2007 at 12:46pm
User: Regina from Birmingham, AL User Rating:
I'm not the normal cook in our family, my husband is, but I saw Paula make it on one of her shows and decide to give it a try. It's easy to make and taste wonderful and not every expensive to make. I've already made it twice for my husband. Each time we had no left overs for the next day.
Good, with substitutes
11/14/2007 at 01:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I really liked the sound of this recipe but didn't have all the ingredients on hand. I used a frozen wild rice that already had onions, seasoning, mushrooms, and green onions in it. Cooked as directed. I used cream of chicken instead of cream of celery. I didn't have pimentos. Still added the chicken, mayo, and beans. I found that it was still very tasty. (I also put Ritz crackers on top) Try it!!!
good southern comfort food
11/05/2007 at 03:39pm
User: Ashley from Evanston, IL User Rating:
This recipe is divine and it's comforting too. My picky eater 2year old scarfs this dish and asks for more.
Everyone LOVED it!
11/02/2007 at 06:12am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe was so yummy! Everyone loved it and the pan was scrapped clean!
SCRUMPTIOUS
10/29/2007 at 12:32pm
User: Donna from Jacksonville, FL User Rating:
I'll admit I did do some tweaking on this recipe but I think it would have been pretty good on it's own. I cooked some fresh green beans for about 5 min and added them instead of canned. I added some Old Bay right into the casserole, not to the shrimp while they were cooking. Don't like water chestnuts so added mushrooms, and combined melted butter and panko bread crumbs and put it on top after baking and broiled until brown. This casserole is great as leftovers. I am eating it right now. Ummmmm good.
A Winner
10/28/2007 at 03:42pm
User: angela from kansas city, MO User Rating:
This recipe was excellent. Kids and husband loved it. I was skeptical about the water chestnuts, pimentos and green beans. I like all ingredients separately, but it was wonderful together. It was so good I had to share with friends at work. I have now asked to bring to our next office party.
chicken & rice casserole
10/25/2007 at 11:37am
User: wayne from orlando, FL User Rating:
excellent casserole
Wonderful !
10/24/2007 at 03:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I followed the recipe as is, adding only a little extra cheese since we love it. I thought it tasted great and looked great. My son requested that I omit water chestnuts next time, although he cleaned his plate (twice). Maybe I'll substitute mushrooms. Took leftovers to work the next day and everyone loved it. It is a bit more time consuming than stated since you have to cook and chop chicken and also prepare rice, but definitely worth it.
A new favorite!
10/23/2007 at 10:24pm
User: Kim from Park City, UT User Rating:
This dish was creamy, crunchy, flavorful, full of healthy ingredients, and stands on its own as a delicious, one-dish meal. LOVED it!! Leftovers were equally tasty. I can't wait to take it to our next potluck gathering. YUM!
Quick and easy
10/23/2007 at 03:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Was very simple to make. Had most ingredients on hand (didn't use Pimentos). Family loved it. Warm and filling. Yummy!
not for me
10/22/2007 at 07:56pm
User: Deanna from Poughkeepsie, NY User Rating:
Mayonnaise is a mistake. It's not an attractive dish either; it looks like it's already been eaten. I can't recommend this.
Love, Love, Love it
10/19/2007 at 04:13pm
User: Sandy from Glendora, NJ User Rating:
I saw this on the website one day and had company coming over. Great way to feed a group of people. I purchased the rotissere chicken breast from the supermarket and used 2 cans of cream of celery and the mayo because it was a lot of chicken. Everthing else I kept the same. It was awesome, very tasty. I made the chicken boudine casserole before, that was good, but this was better. It was gone by the next day. Keep the one pot dishes coming. You can make this with a ton of variations. Thanks Paula
Toddlers loved it!
10/16/2007 at 03:55pm
User: Niki from Citrus Heights, CA User Rating:
My two little ones really loved this recipe. I did not use pimentos, However it still turned out great.
Slop
10/16/2007 at 08:39am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Like most recipes using canned soups - slop.
Loved It!!
10/15/2007 at 12:43pm
User: C from Fayetteville, NC User Rating:
I followed the recipe to a tee, and it came out perfect. The mayo did not overpower the other ingrediants. My husband and I almost ate the whole dish in one night. Everthing went well together and I would definately serve it again. It was not too bland, just a tru comfort dish!!
just okay
10/12/2007 at 02:28pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this last night and it was just okay, better than edible. It might be a good way to use up leftover roast chicken, but not sure it's worth making on its own.
Everyone wants this recipe!
10/10/2007 at 10:53am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I tried this recipe and liked it so much I had to share some. Everyone who has tried this casserole, the first thing they ask is if they can get the recipe from me. Excellent, easy to make, great to reheat.
Good, but Hubby didn't like
09/28/2007 at 06:49pm
User: Sarah from Justin, TX User Rating:
I thought this recipe was decent. However, my husband hated it. I think it was the water chestnuts that threw him off. I may try a variation of this later, definitely without the water chestnuts!
I hate mayo!
09/28/2007 at 10:58am
User: P from arlington, TX User Rating:
I followed this recipe and hated it because the mayo was all I could taste. I decided to make it again leaving out the mayo and adding a can of Cream of Mushroom Soup in it's place. I loved it! I make this dish about three times a month.
chicken casserole
09/26/2007 at 11:29am
User: leslie from Maumelle, AR User Rating:
My kids love this recipe
A select taste possibly
09/24/2007 at 10:19pm
User: Elaine from Ft Carson, CO User Rating:
My family didn't care for this recipe at all. It just had an off flavor about it. It looked like a winner and turned out great, just not our taste I guess. I would make some adjustments like using cream of chicken versus the mayo and cream of celery and no onions before trying this recipe again.
Simple and Delicious!
09/24/2007 at 11:12am
User: Melinda from Evergreen Park, IL User Rating:
I didn't expect to like this dish as much as I did. It is so simple and was absolutely delicious. Very flavorful. I topped it with sliced tomatoes and buttered bread crumbs before I baked it for a little kick. it made it even better!
Like Grandma Would Have Made
09/20/2007 at 09:45pm
User: Jody from Crystal Lake, IL User Rating:
I made this for my husband and myself last night. He loved it! We ate the leftovers for lunch today (even better today). We are trying to make a new dish every week. This one will be made again for sure! Thanks Paula!
GOOD
09/20/2007 at 08:38pm
User: Christie from New ork, NY User Rating:
Nice dish.My husband loved it went back for more. I am not to good in cooking this was very easy to do and made me look like I am a pro.. Thanks
delicious and easy
09/18/2007 at 03:58pm
User: Cara from Harrisonburg, VA User Rating:
I didn't expect to like this dish as much as I did, but it was absolutely fantastic and quite easy. Not only did it make a great dinner, we both ate the leftovers the next day for lunch! It reheats well. Great flavor and love the crunch from the water chestnuts. I don't think there was too much mayonaise, as reviews before mentioned, but perhaps it's because I used light mayo? Definitely a keeper.
Boring/not worth the effort
09/18/2007 at 05:56am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This took quite a long time to put together, even with buying a roasted chicken (which drove my dogs crazy). I wasn't even interested enough in this to finish the serving on my plate and dreaded the idea of how much was left for me to still have to eat. I can't even figure out why I didn't like it, as I liked everything in it. My mother, on the other hand, liked it a lot and took it off my hands. She liked the addition of the almonds, I'd added and this casserole is in the freezer waiting for her to have time to serve it to her friends for a luncheon.
Quick comfort
09/17/2007 at 08:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a great recipes for leftovers! I will stick to the basic recipe, but throw in whatever left over veggies are in my fridge. My kids even loved this. I served it with garlic rolls and butternut squash soup - yummy fall meal.
Yummy
09/17/2007 at 06:03pm
User: Kristen from Chicago, IL User Rating:
This recipe hits the spot when the weather begins to get cooler and you are looking for something to satisfy and warm you up!
Lacks flavor
09/14/2007 at 07:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Too much going on... all ingredients do not meld well together.
yummy!!
09/12/2007 at 09:10am
User: Chelsea from East Flat Rock, NC User Rating:
this dish looks so delicious! Paula Deen is a great cook. I watch her show everyday. Love You Paula. I'm your biggest fan!!!
Awesome Casserole
09/11/2007 at 10:26pm
User: Debbie from Logan, OH User Rating:
I originally fixed this recipe for a family reunion. What a hit!! I did use 1/2 mayo and 1/2 sour cream. I forgot to buy riceand so I substituted chicken rice a roni. Really good. My family loves this dish! Thanks Paula
very disappointed
09/10/2007 at 05:21pm
User: Kristin from trenton, NJ User Rating:
I was excited to make this recipe I followed it to the T and I was expecting it to be creamy and full of flavor and it was not
Delicious!!
09/06/2007 at 04:59pm
User: Cari from Star, ID User Rating:
This was very tasty. I changed alot of things though. I added 1/2 diced grn pepper and 2 cloves minced garlic to the onions and sauted. I used broccoli instead of green beans, and I used slivered almonds instead of water chesnuts. For the sauce I used cream of chicken,1/4 mayo and 1/2 sour cream. I topped it with crushed plain potato chips. It was absolutley delicious!!! Thanks!
Great, versatile meal
09/05/2007 at 09:31pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is an easy one-pot dish using a lot of things you probably have in the pantry/freezer. I did make substitutions--I used sour cream instead of mayo, and instead of green beans and pimientos (my husband isn't a fan of either), I used a frozen broccoli/red pepper mix. Instead of boxed wild rice, I used wild rice from the bulk bin at the farmer's market and cooked it in chicken broth and poultry seasoning. Even my 9 month old liked this--she's learning to eat table food, and I plopped a little pile on her high chair tray for her to dig into. I'll lighten it up next time by using non-fat plain yogurt instead of the sour cream or mayo and I'll omit the Cheddar (didn't think it added much). Thanks for another dish to add to the weekly rotation!
Awesome recipe!
09/02/2007 at 06:03pm
User: Melinda from Arlington, VA User Rating:
This is such a quick and easy recipe to make. It saved me when I needed to make a quick and filling dinner. All the ingredients were yummy in the recipe!
One of our favorites
09/01/2007 at 02:22pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is delicious. Good enough to serve to company, take to a potluck, etc. My little kids LOVE IT. You can also freeze it. Mke it just like Paula says....! Thanks Paula. This is a keeper.
Pretty Yummy
09/01/2007 at 01:24pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This meal was rather delicious but I skipped the water chestnuts. I am not at all fond of those nor the pimento. But overall this was a good dish. But I bet it would taste better if Paula had of made it for me.
Perfect:)
08/29/2007 at 02:33pm
User: Nicole from Conway, SC User Rating:
My home runs on opposite schedules...It's so nice to have something new in the recipe box that reheats/freezes so well. I made some minor adjustments...and it turned out spectacular!! 1. Not fond of pimentos so I substituted roughly chopped, roasted red bell peppers...So good. 2. I cheated and bought a whole, roasted chicken at my local deli and used that meat to add into the casserole...Huge time saver;) 3. Just for a little texture, I mixed melted butter and breadcrumbs then sprinkled the top of the casserole with that and set it under the broiler for a minute or two...That little bit added a whole lot. This recipe is DEFINATELY worth a try. It's more fun when you can tweak it a little to make it into what your family loves anyway:) Happy Cooking...
awesome!
08/22/2007 at 07:14pm
User: danielle from bradford, NH User Rating:
the boyfriend loved it, definately easy to make to.
Yummy!
08/22/2007 at 02:44pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe was a total hit! I would not change a thing about it! Everyone went back for 3rd's!
mmm good!
08/22/2007 at 01:37pm
User: Holly from Bolingbrook, IL User Rating:
This was so easy, i cooked chicken breast on my indoor grill put it all together with flakey biscuts on the side. My husband was impressed. I will definately make this again!
Yum
08/22/2007 at 01:05pm
User: Stacey from Tucson, AZ User Rating:
Very Tasty and easy with leftover chicken.
Brooke's Review
08/20/2007 at 10:00pm
User: Denise from Cypress, TX User Rating:
It was ok, but my family would rather it with another vegetable, the canned green beans did not fit with the rest of the ingredients.
Delicious and Easy
08/20/2007 at 06:59pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
A quick recipie with common ingredients. Well loved by my family.
Wonderful
08/20/2007 at 04:57pm
User: Leisa from monroe, LA User Rating:
It was great! My mom made it sunday and I got the recipe to make for my family.
it is great
08/18/2007 at 03:33pm
User: eddie from Texhoma, OK User Rating:
I try it they either night and my family love it thank you
paula dean
08/16/2007 at 01:33pm
User: kim from columbia, MD User Rating:
good
Very Good
08/15/2007 at 03:01pm
User: Addie from Jacksonville, FL User Rating:
I found the recipe to be easy to prepare and delicious. My husband thinks I'm a pretty good cook, Ha,Ha.
Yummy!
08/15/2007 at 01:22pm
User: Peggy from Belleville, ID User Rating:
I had baked a chicken the night before and had much of it left over so I used that to save time. My familiy raved over this! Wonderful! This is going to be a standard in my kitchen. :)
not a fan
08/11/2007 at 09:59pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this was horrible. all you could taste was mayo and nothing else in the dish had any flavor either. i will definitely scratch this off my list
easy and flexible
08/08/2007 at 08:11pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great taste and you can add almost anything to it. I love one dish meals and this was pretty yummy!
Almost Perfect...
08/06/2007 at 05:21pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I added mushrooms and cashews to this casserole and now it's perfect.
Yum!
08/03/2007 at 06:17pm
User: Elisha from Cedar Hill, TX User Rating:
This was wonderful! Thank goodness for all the insightful reviews from other viewers, because I followed many of your advice. I tried this recipe two ways: first with 1 cup of low fat sour cream and second with half a cup of low fat sour cream and half a cup with reduced fat mayo. I'm not a huge mayo eater, so I thought I'd prefer the all-sour cream method but I was wrong! The mayo really adds a nice creaminess and really was the best way to go. Substituting low fat versions really seemed not to take away from the flavor because even my husband loved it! I also crushed some low fat potato chips on top and added a bit of parm on top. This really made it for me. It was creamy, crunchy, and comforting. Delish!
Great Comfort Food
07/31/2007 at 04:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is sooo good. Like everyone else I did some subbing 32oz frozen broccoli for green beans and water chestnuts. I also used 1/2c mayo and 1/2c sour cream instead of 1c mayo. Then 1 1/2 c of mild cheddar cheese. It tuned out beautiful and my husband cleaned his plate. I will definitely make I again.
Fattylicious!
07/26/2007 at 09:02pm
User: Meg from rockville, MD User Rating:
Not for the diet minded, however this is an easy & delicious dish for the family. A must for pot luck dinners.
Quick, Cheap, Good
07/24/2007 at 12:12pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This casserole is just what I look for in a dish. It is quick and easy to make, it is not expensive, and it taste wonderful. This will be a dish I make time and time again.
Casserole Review
07/17/2007 at 05:43pm
User: Adrienne from Pleasanton, CA User Rating:
The mayonnaise was overpowering every other flavor in this casserole - and there are a lot of ingredients! I think I will try again with 1/3 the amount of mayo.
Magnificent
07/16/2007 at 08:53pm
User: Mary Anne from North August, SC User Rating:
This is a very easy, wonderful recipe that is well liked by everyone. I have taken it to several church suppers and gotten rave reviews for what I have dubbed Paula's Chicken and Rice Special. We are leaving for the beach tomorrow and I just printed it again to use for supper tomorrow night.
Quick to whip up
07/12/2007 at 09:24am
User: Lisa from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA User Rating:
I am new to cooking, so the hardest part of this recipe is cooking the rice. However, this is a great easy recipe because you just throw all the ingredients together and bake. This recipe is very substitute friendly as well. My husband had seconds!
make it again!
07/04/2007 at 09:24pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Don't need pimento next time. Use frozen green beans instead? Use low sodium celery soup. Add panko on top. Serve with blueberry pie.
best chicken and rice dish
07/02/2007 at 09:04pm
User: Kathy from Havelock, NC User Rating:
My family commented that this is the best chicken and rice recipe they have ever had.
Delicious!!
07/02/2007 at 06:56pm
User: Sanjukta from Phoenix, AZ User Rating:
It makes a good dinner....
chicken and rice blob
07/01/2007 at 09:19pm
User: susan from ripon, CA User Rating:
This was really blob like and pretty bland.
loved this
06/30/2007 at 01:46am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I was a little nervous about this because it was so easy and had mayo. My guests loved this and asked for a copy of the recipe. I added some sliced almonds on the top before baking. It was sooooo good. Thanks Paula.
marsha review
06/28/2007 at 11:28pm
User: marsha from houston, TX User Rating:
to many different flavors
Yummy!!
06/27/2007 at 05:45pm
User: Jamie from Rexburg, ID User Rating:
Everyone in the house LOVED this. In fact, the kids were fighting over who got to eat the last serving! We ate the whole casserole in one sitting! Delicious!
very tasty
06/26/2007 at 02:37am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I was very good. So easy to make little dishes to do afterward and it just tasted so GOOD.
Easy, but not a lot of flavor
06/22/2007 at 01:14pm
User: HIlary from Round Rock, TX User Rating:
This dish was really easy to put together, but I guess I expected too much from a "casserole". Not a lot of flavor, everything just tended to blend. The water chestnuts added good texture though, and the pimientos added color.
VERY TASTY!!!!
06/20/2007 at 03:30pm
User: Chenoa from Coralville, IA User Rating:
I must admit, I will really surprised this was soooo tasty. Even my Nigerian husband enjoyed it and got 2nds!!! I would probably not use water chestnuts the next time just out of preference. THANKS PAULA!!!
Pretty good but not Great
06/19/2007 at 09:10pm
User: Susan from Texarkana, AR User Rating:
This dish didn't wow me, but my husband thought it was pretty good. Actually I thought it was pretty good too but I wouldn't say it was great. Next time I will use white or brown rice as opposed to the wild rice, mainly because I don't like all the sodium & additives in the packaged rice mixes. I think you would have to season it up quite a bit if you used one of the natural rices. I did use half mayo/half sour cream and I used mushrooms instead of water chestnuts after reading other reviews. I also added cheese on top the last 10 minutes of baking. I think kids would probably like this one, it's fairly bland, nothing spicy about it at all. All in all, pretty good comfort food for your family.