Crunchy Chicken Casserole Recipe

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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  • 6-8 Servings
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.

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.

Nutrition 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.

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

Alton Brown's dish is a cross between chicken pot pie and casserole. It's one hearty fall recipe.


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Crunchy Chicken Casserole Recipe

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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.

Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2008 by mimit10

Comfort food--Yummy.

Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2008 by KrystaLyn

I made this per the recipe, except for one substitution. I exchanged the mayonnaise for an equal amount of sour cream. It was very good, my husband loved it and said I could definitely make it again!

Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2008 by Neureither

Oh this sounds so good. We go to many church potlucks and this

will one to take along. Yummy

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