Preparation

• Step 1 Mix all ingredients except cheese and crackers.
• Step 2 Place in a very large casserole (13x9) or two smaller tin pans (8x8).
• Step 3 Top with crackers and cheese.
• Step 4 Bake at 350? until bubbly.
• Step 5 My aunt has frozen this casserole before and after cooking with good results.
• Step 6 If freezing uncooked, she recommends adding crackers and cheese just before baking so the crackers dont get soggy.
• Step 7 For my non-American friends: Rice-a-Roni is a seasoned rice and vermicelli mix.
• Step 8 The seasoning packet is loaded with spices and salt.
• Step 9 If you make up your own rice blend as a substitute, you might want to add extra seasonings. (IMO, I think brown rice and low-sodium bouillon would be great.)
• Step 10 The Ritz crackers are buttery, salty round crackers.
• Step 11 I imagine you could use any type of cracker that youd ordinarily top a casserole with.
• Step 12 NOTES : I use 4-6 boneless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces.
• Step 13 Recipe by: Nancy Porter (Terry Barnett--) Posted to brand-name-recipes by Meg Antczak <> on Apr 03, 1998