2 (10 oz.) pkgs. frozen chopped broccoli
2 c. Minute rice
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 c. milk
1 (16 oz.) jar Cheez Whiz
1 tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
1 (6 oz.) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced

Place unopened packages of broccoli on end in microwave. Microwave on high 4-5 minutes. Set aside.

In 3-quart casserole, combine rice, soup, milk, cheese, salt, pepper. Microwave on high for 2-4 minutes, until cheese melts and can be easily blended.

To cheese mixture, add onion, celery, water chestnuts and broccoli. Stir thoroughly. Divide evenly between 2 lightly greased 6x10x2 inch dishes. Microwave one at a time on high for 12-14 minutes. For convenience, freeze one dish, unwrap, microwave on high 18-21 minutes.