Happy Chicken Casserole

A family recipe from Bobbi Andrzejek.

Getting ready: 15 min · Cooking: 40 min · Feeds: 8

Ingredients

• 2 or 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 6 cups cooked rice
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 or 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 or 2 cans drained mandarin oranges

Directions

1. In a large bowl, mix rice, chicken, soup, milk and oranges. Stir together gently.
2. Adjust the consistency to your taste. If you prefer slightly drier (stickier) casserole, use less milk. If you want a more moist, slightly runny casserole, use more milk.
3. Place ingredients in a large casserole dish. Pat down.
4. Place in oven at 350 for 30 minutes.
5. Remove from oven and sprinkle mozzarella on top.
6. Return to oven for 5-10 minutes or until cheese has melted.
7. Tip: Sometimes I add whole kernel corn for color in addition to the oranges.

The story behind it

My kids call this "Happy Chicken" because the mandarin oranges are so bright and cheery looking.