Chicken, Rice and Fruit Casserole

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Chicken, Rice and Fruit Casserole

1 medium onion, chopped
1/3 cup chopped celery
2 cups cooked, chopped chicken or turkey
2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups uncooked instant rice
1 – 8 ounce package dried fruit, cut into fourths
2 tablespoons raisins
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon thyme
1/8 teaspoons pepper
14/ cup chopped pecans

In a microwave safe casserole dish, combine the onion, celery and butter. Microwave 2-3 minutes. Onion should be tender. Stir in everything else but the pecans. Cover and microwave 10-12 minutes, stirring once, halfway thorough. Water should be absorbed. Stir in pecans and serve.