Chicken and Rice Casserole II

Description
Recipe Courtesy Paula Deen
 * Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
 * Submitted by Debbie/Ccc

Ingredients

 * 2 (14½ ounce) can green beans, rinsed and drained
 * 3 cups diced cooked chicken
 * 1 medium onion diced and sautéed
 * 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
 * 1 (4 ounce) can pimentos
 * 1 (10¾ ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
 * 1 cup mayonnaise
 * 1 (6 ounce) box long-grain and wild rice, cooked according to package directions
 * 1 cup grated sharp cheddar
 * pinch salt

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 350°F.
 * 2) Mix all ingredients together and pour into a greased 3-quart casserole dish.
 * 3) Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.