Garden Chicken Casserole
["2 c. chicken broth", "2/3 c. sherry, divided", "1- 6 oz. pkg. long grain and wild rice mix", "1 small onion, chopped", "2 small carrots, grated", "1 small green pepper, chopped", "1/4 c. butter or margarine", "3 c. cooked chicken, diced", "1- 4 oz. can sliced mushrooms", "1- 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese", "2 c. (8 oz.) shredded American cheese", "1 c. evaporated milk", "1/3 c. grated parmesan cheese", "1/2 c. sliced almonds", "Carrots and green onions for garnish, optional"]
["In a medium saucepan, bring broth and 1/3 c. sherry to a boil. Add contents of rice package, cover and simmer over low heat 25 to 30 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.", "Preheat oven to 350 degrees.", "In a Dutch Oven, saut onion, carrots, and green pepper in butter until soft, about 5 minutes.", "Add rice, chicken and mushrooms, mixing well.", "Place cream cheese, American cheese, and milk in a saucepan and melt over medium heat, stirring until smooth.", "Add to Dutch oven with remaining sherry, mixing thoroughly.", "Pour into a buttered 13 x 9 x 2 in. casserole dish. Top with Parmesan cheese and almonds.", "Cover and bake 35 minutes; uncover and bake 15 minutes longer or bubbly.", "If desired, garnish with carrots and green onions."]
["chicken broth", "sherry", "long grain", "onion", "carrots", "green pepper", "butter", "chicken", "mushrooms", "cream cheese", "American cheese", "milk", "parmesan cheese", "almonds", "Carrots"]