Crunchy Chicken Casserole Recipe

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My 96-year-old mother wanted me to share her favorite recipe with Reminisce readers. I hope you enjoy it as much as our family does.

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Crunchy Chicken Casserole Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.
  • Yield: 6-8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 1-1/2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts; drained
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • TOPPING:
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup crushed cornflakes
  • Sliced almonds, optional

Directions

  • In a skillet, saute celery in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; add the next eight ingredients. Spoon into an ungreased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish.
  • Combine melted butter and cornflakes: sprinkle on top of casserole. Sprinkle with almonds if desired. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 386 calories, 27 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 49 mg cholesterol, 516 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 14 g protein.

Originally published as Crunchy Chicken Casserole in Reminisce July/August 1994, p53

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Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2011 by MySonsx3

I would make this again with a few modifications. I would add another can of water chestnuts, and I would probably try Cream of Celery this time because the Cream of Chicken is a tad bland but all in all, it's definitely a good "comfort food" recipe.


Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2010 by amandacammack

for the cooked rice I always use a pkg of rice a roni...the long grain & wild rice flavor...SO GOOD!


Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2010 by Rodnegg

Yummy, a keeper!!


Reviewed on May. 14, 2010 by wildviolet

When I made this recipe my family just loved it. My brother wrote on my copy of the recipe "this one is a keeper, sis."


Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2010 by lynnepayne7

This is my favorite recipe for chicken casserole! I make it a little differently. I add a couple hard boiled eggs, sliced. And instead of cornflakes, I add crushed potato chips on top. It's delicious! And perfect to take to people when you need to bring someone a meal, or freeze (minus the potato chip topping) and pull out on a day when you're busy and need to heat something up. Comfort food, for sure.


Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2010 by avidcookGA

This is great for when you need to take a meal to a family because it is something even the kids will love.


Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2010 by t-macka

This a very useful recipe. I have to make meals that my Husband and sons can heat up in their warmer on the tractors and harvesters. I have added mushrooms and green peas or green beans to this so they get their vegies.


Reviewed on Dec. 08, 2009 by judykrueger

Best chicken casserole dish. It was made for a gathering after a memorial service; the people thoroughly enjoyed it, many of whom had seconds and thirds! Thank you!


Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2009 by 34r48d6t

This is one I have had for a long time. Our 3 boys always gave it a thumbs up and I have passed it on to their wives. The only change is that I use potato chips crushed on top instead of the corn flakes.


Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2009 by cherberr

I got this recipe from a church cookbook years ago and have made it many, many times. It is always a huge hit and the recipe is usually requested.

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