Golden Rice with Hot Chicken Salad

Description
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

 * 1/3 cup chopped onion
 * 1 cup uncooked rice
 * 1/3 cup butter or margarine
 * 2 cups chicken broth
 * 1/8 teaspoon saffron
 * 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
 * Hot Chicken Salad:
 * 2 cups diced cooked chicken
 * 1 cup diced celery
 * 2 1/2 tablespoons minced onion
 * 1/2 cup finely chopped chutney
 * 1 cup cooked peas
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1/2 cup French dressing
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1/2 cup French dressing

Directions
Golden Rice: Cook onion and rice in butter until rice is golden. Add broth and saffron; heat to boiling. Stir once. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Add cheese and toss lightly. Spoon into buttered 8-inch ring mold. Place mold in pan of hot water for about 10 minutes. Unmold onto platter and fill with Hot Chicken Salad.

Hot Chicken Salad: Combine chicken, celery, onion, chutney, peas, salt, pepper and dressing. Toss lightly. Spoon into casserole and bake at 450 degrees 20 minutes, or until hot.