Without any timing instructions in the original recipe, deBoschnek pays close attention to the creamy chicken mixture to ensure it’s thickened. The recipe also doesn’t call for transferring the chicken, but the chef moves the finished mixture to a bowl to cool while the rice is prepared. Melted butter and hot rice are used to help unmold the grains when complete. If you have leftover chicken or turkey, this vintage recipe is an easy way to put them to use. Keep the creamy chicken recipe on hand to serve over hot biscuits instead of rice, if you like.