Preheat oven to 300°. Grease a 3-quart oblong baking dish. In baking dish, layer half of the rice, chicken, celery and remaining rice.
In a medium bowl, mix water, soups and sherry until smooth. Pour over rice. Sprinkle with cheese.
Cover and bake for 2 hours or until chicken and rice are tender.
Lift chicken to surface of rice mixture. With a fork, stir rice and sauce lightly around edges to blend. Sprinkle chicken with paprika and almonds. Garnish with celery leaves.
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