Hearty Chicken Casserole Recipe

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Bring the flavors of the Southwest to the table with this delectable high-fiber dish from Jenny Ebert of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The cheesy topping and creamy consistency are sure to win ’em over!

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Hearty Chicken Casserole Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
  • 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Directions

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute celery and onion in oil until tender. Stir in the chicken, beans, chili powder and cumin; heat through.
  • Transfer to a shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine tomatoes and soup; pour over chicken mixture.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.
  • Serve immediately or before baking, cover and freeze casserole for up to 3 months.
  • To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake according to directions. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1-1/2 cups equals 346 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 71 mg cholesterol, 670 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 9 g fiber, 35 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Hearty Chicken Casserole in Light & Tasty February/March 2008, p44

Sweet White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.

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Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2012 by jwasson

This was good!

Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2012 by risej

Very easy to make, but lacks flavor when following the recipe. I added wild rice, extra chili powder, garlic, pepper to taste. With the added flavor the cassarole is great! I strongly recommend tasting before putting the cassarole in the oven to check for flavor.

Reviewed on Apr. 07, 2011 by ladybug810

I absolutely love the recipe! I'm a vegetarian, so I use tofu instead of chicken, then serve it over a bed of rice. Just delicious!!

Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2011 by Dawn Humphreys

Just made this last night and my family loved it. Didn't have kidney beans, so I doubled up on the black beans. Will be making this again and again!

Reviewed on May. 21, 2010 by daisyshae99

I made this for dinner tonight for my husband and I and we both really liked it! I only made a couple of changes- I only had one chicken breast out, so I add a few strips of bacon to the pan as I cooked the onion and celery and omitted the oil. I also didn't have kidney beans, so I used great northern beans instead. Very easy, quick and delicious!

Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2010 by red hat gal

Made this tonight for dinner and it is delicious! I added a small can of mushrooms and cut the chili powder back a little (we aren't real crazy about very spicy foods) and it is really delicious! Hope you try it and like it as much as we did. Recipe is a keeper!

Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2010 by tkarinas

This is an incredibly simple meal to make and is definitely a keeper. My family absolutely loves it.

Reviewed on Dec. 08, 2009 by carrolcofer

This was great. I had to substitute pinto beans for the black beans but will make it again.

Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2009 by pickles10az

Hubby and I loved this Dish. Since we are both low-carbing I left out the kidney and black beans and added a small bag of frozen cauliflower, it was delish.

Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2009 by briandean

Very good, and extremely simple to make. For those who measure portions, it's a very good sized serving.

 
 

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