1 (6 oz.) pkg. UNCLE BEN'S® long grain and wild rice
1/4 c. butter
1/3 c. chopped onion
1/3 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
Pepper to taste
1 c. half and half
1 c. chicken broth
2 plus c. cooked chicken pieces
1/2 c. mushrooms
1/4 c. fresh parsley
1/2 c. slivered almonds or cashew pieces

Cook rice according to package directions. While rice is cooking, melt butter and saute onions. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed. Gradually add half and half and chicken broth. Cook, stirring constantly until thick. Stir in chicken, mushrooms, parsley, and nuts. Add rice. Pour into a greased 2 quart casserole and bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.