Chicken & Wild Rice Casserole

10-oz. container refrigerated Alfredo sauce 1/2 cup milk 2 1/2 cups wild rice, cooked per package instructions 2 cups cooked chicken, cubed 1 cup frozen peas 1/3 cup roasted red sweet peppers, chopped 1 Tbs. fresh basil 1 cup soft bread crumbs 1 Tbs. melted butter Preheat oven to 350…

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Southwestern Chicken & Rice Casserole

1 lb. chicken, cooked and cubed 3 cups rice, cooked according to package directions 16 oz. sour cream 1/2 lb. shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese 1 4-oz. can green chilies, chopped Parmesan cheese black olives for garnish (optional) Spray a casserole baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Layer first…

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Black-Eyed Peas and Collards Casserole

1 cup dried black-eyed peas 2 1/2 cups water 2 tsp canola oil 1 small onion, chopped 1/2 green pepper, chopped 4 oz mushrooms, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 12 oz collards, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup tomato sauce 1/4 cup ketchup 1 tbsp molasses 3 tbsp honey 1 1/2 tsp…

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Hoppin’ John

1 pound dried black-eyed peas 2 small smoked ham hocks or meaty ham bone 2 medium onions, divided 3 large cloves garlic, halved 1 cup long-grain white rice 1 can (10 to 14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with chile peppers, juices reserved 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 green bell…

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