Shelly's Recipe

CHICKEN RICE PIE

Category: Casseroles - Chicken and Turkey

Crust
2 cups cooked long grain rice
1 (10 oz) pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Filling
1/2 cup each sliced onion, mushrooms and celery
1 medium clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Pastry for 2-crust pie
1 egg, lightly beaten

Combine crust ingredients. Spray a deep-dish pie plate and press crust onto bottom and sides of pan. Bake at 375 for 25 minutes; set aside.

Cook onion, celery and garlic in butter in a saucepan until tender. Add remaining ingredients, mix gently. Pour over crust and bake, uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes.