2 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped broccoli

Place unopened package on end in microwave oven. Cook on high 4-5 minutes, turning after 2 minutes. Set aside. 2 cans cream of chicken soup 1 c. milk 1 jar Cheez Whiz 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1/2 c. chopped onion 1 c. chopped celery 1 can water chestnuts, sliced & drained

In 3 quart casserole combine rice, soup, milk, cheese, salt and pepper. Microwave 2-4 minutes; until cheese melts and can be blended easily. To cheese mixture, add onion, celery, water chestnuts and broccoli. Stir thoroughly.

Divide evenly between 2 lightly greased 10 x 6 x 2 inch dishes. Microwave 1 dish at a time on high 12-14 minutes, rotating dish 1/2 turn after 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. I freeze 1 dish. When cooking from frozen state, cook 18-21 minutes.