Vegetarian Chicken and Rice

4 cups cooked rice
1/2 c. butter, divided
1/4 c. flour
2 c. milk
2 tsp. chicken flavored granules
1/2 to 1 tsp. seasoned salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 - 3 c. cubed fri chik
2 c. sour cream
12 oz. processed american cheese, cubed
1 1/4 crushed butter flavored crackers

Spread rice into a pam sprayed 9 x 13 baking dish,Set aside.
In saucepan , melt 1/4 c. butter, stir in flour til smooth. Gradually add milk, chicken granules, seasoned salt, & garlic powder. Bring to a boil, cook and stir 2 min., til thickened and bubbly.
Reduce heat, add fri chik, cheese and sour cream., Stir til cheese is melted. Pour over rice.
Melt remaining butter, toss with crumbs , sprinkle over casserole.

Bake uncovered 425 - 10 to 15 min or til heated thru..