Chicken Casserole

Instructions
Spray a 3-quart casserole with nonstick cooking sray.

Cook rice according to package directions, substituting 4 1/4 cups chicken broth for water and omitting butter and salt.

Melt 1/4 cup butter in a skillet over medium heat; add mushrooms and green onions; saute until tender, about 10 minutes. Stire in rice, chicken, soup and Friendship® Sour Cream. Spoon mixture into prepared casserole dish.

Stir together crushed crackers and fried onions. Stir in 2 tablespoons melted butter, ,paprika and garlic powder. Sprinkle casserole evenly with cracker mixture. Cover with foil. May be frozen for up to 1 month.

To prepare, thaw overnight in refrigerator.

Preheat oven to 350º. Bake 20 to 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 5 to 10 minutes more or until bubbly.

(Yields 6-8 servings).