Cook broccoli according to package directions; drain and set aside. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add celery and onion, and cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes or until tender. Remove mixture from skillet, and set aside.
Combine soups and milk in skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring often, just until thoroughly heated. Add cheese spread, stirring until melted; remove from heat.
Stir in broccoli, celery mixture, rice, chicken, and pepper. Spoon into a lightly greased 20 cm square baking dish.
Bake at 350� for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
LUCY PHILLIPS, Dixon Springs, Tenn.
Notes: This popular one-dish meal is made even better by relying on reducedfat cream soups-perfect for casseroles. Some supermarkets also carry a lighter version of process cheese spread; for testing, we used Cheez Whiz brand.
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