Recipe Tuesday! Chicken and Rice!!

I went to a mothers brunch the other day and this was the meal that was served with different kinds of fruit. It was so delicious so I asked them to share the recipe. They were so generous to share that is was a Paula Deen Recipe.
I made it while my mom was here visiting. This entree serves 6-8 easily, so it would be great for pot luck gatherings or if you needed to take a meal to a friend who just had a baby or a sick friend who just came home from the hospital---

Of course if you love to cook you could make it for just about anyone and it wouldn't eat up your grocery budget!

Chicken and Rice Casserole
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen


Ingredients
2 (14 1/2-ounce) can green beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 medium onion, diced and sauteed
1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1 (4-ounce) can pimentos, drained
1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (6-ounce) box long-grain and wild rice, cooked according to package directions
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Mix all ingredients together and pour into a greased 3-quart casserole dish. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.