Chicken San Joaquin

Description
Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

 * 2 cups sliced celery, including tops
 * 1 cup chopped onion
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 2 large apples, cored and chopped
 * 2 cups cooked chicken cubes
 * 1 10-3/4-ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
 * 1 cup milk
 * 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
 * 3 cups hot cooked rice

Directions
Cook celery and onion in butter in large skillet over medium heat until tender crisp. Stir in apples, chicken cubes, soup, pepper, poultry seasoning and milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve chicken and sauce over hot rice.