Artichoke And Chicken Casserole

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This is one of my favorite meals to make and take for lunch the next day. It won first place at the county fair.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees , spray 13 x 9 in baking dish with pam.

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Heat pan over medium heat , add olive oil and cubed / seasoned chicken , cook halfway.

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Meanwhile , mix soup , water , mayonnaise and rice.

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Add artichokes and chicken , fold in cheese saving about 3 / 4 cup for topping.

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Spread in bottom of 13 x 9 inch pan , add rest of cheese for topping.

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Bake at 350 for 20 minutes , remove and top with bacon bits , bake for another 15 minutes.

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Ingredients

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chicken breasts, salt and pepper, olive oil, artichoke hearts in brine, cream of chicken soup, water, mayonnaise, sharp cheddar cheese, minute rice, cooked bacon