Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole

INGREDIENTS

1 2.25 ounce package

sliced almonds

boxes fast-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix

1/4 cup

butter

celery ribs, chopped

medium onions, chopped

5 cups

chopped cooked chicken

2 10 3/4 ounce cans

cream of mushroom soup

2 8 ounce cans

chopped water chestnuts, drained

1 8 ounce container

sour cream

1 cup

milk

1/2 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

pepper

4 cups

shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

2 cups

soft, fresh breadcrumbs