*Chicken and Rice Casserole*
Serves 8

A delicious chicken casserole which makes good use of leftover cooked chicken (or turkey if that is what you have.)  You can even purchase a rotisserie chicken to use in this if you are so inclined.  Family friendly and very popular at pot lucks!

1 TBS butter
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cups cooked rice
3 cups of chopped cooked chicken
1 1/2 cups frozen petite peas
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (10 3/4 ounce) tin of condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 roasted pepper, chopped
3 cups coarsely crushed potato chips

Preheat the oven to 180*C/350*F.  Lightly grease a large shallow baking dish.  Set aside.

Place the onion, celery and butter in a microwaveable dish.  Cover with cling film.  Cook for 2 minutes on high.  Combine this with the rice, chicken, peas, cheese, mayonnaise, soup and the roasted pepper in a large bowl.  Scrape into the greased baking dish.  Smooth over and then crumble the potato chips over top.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbly.  Serve hot.