Chicken-and-Rice Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 (8.8-oz.) pouch ready-to-serve long grain and wild rice mix
• 1 (15.8-oz.) can BUSH'S Great Northern Beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (10 3/4-oz.) can cream of chicken soup
• 3 cups chopped cooked chicken
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 cup freshly shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs
• Garnish: fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs

Preparation

1. 1. Preheat oven to 425°. Prepare rice according to package directions.
2. 2. Stir together beans, next 5 ingredients, and rice in a large bowl. Pour mixture into a lightly greased 11 x 7 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and breadcrumbs.
3. 3. Bake at 425° for 15 to 18 minutes or until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Garnish, if desired.