Avocado Chicken Casserole

Name: Avocado Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon each garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, marjoram and thyme; 1-1/2 cups 2% milk; 1 cup half-and-half cream; 8 ounces medium egg noodles, cooked and drained; 3 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced; 3 cups cubed cooked chicken; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

From Clarksville, Texas, Martha Sue Stroud relates, "Avocados look luscious in this easy layered casserole, and they melt in your mouth."

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon each garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, marjoram and thyme
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1 cup half-and-half cream
8 ounces medium egg noodles, cooked and drained
3 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour and seasonings until smooth. Gradually add milk and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat.
In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer with half of the noodles, avocados, chicken, white sauce and cheese. Repeat layers.
Cover and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes. Uncover; bake 5 minutes longer or until bubbly.

Originally published as Avocado Chicken Casserole in Taste of Home April/May 2000

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Qupid

Nov 7, 2012

Great! I made this many years ago and I'm glad I was able to find this recipe again.
meghanl

Sep 28, 2010

By the way, I used rice, as someone suggested.
meghanl

Sep 28, 2010

It would be a 5, except that I hated the taste of cooked avocado. I love fresh avocado, but the flavor totally changes after being baked. I will make this again with broccoli instead. It's not as exotic, but I think we'll be happier with it. The sauce was really yummy. I did not use any half and half in the sauce (I used an extra 1/2 - 1 c. milk), and I added a little chicken bouillon.
tgbvmb

Feb 20, 2010

I am NOT a fan of pasta casseroles, but I love chicken and avocados, so had to try this recipe with one "little" tweak: I used 2 cups of rice, cooked it according to package directions, and proceded with the recipe as written. I agree with other reviewer about omitting the marjoram and thyme, but will probably add sage or poultry seasoning instead.
kristylaw

Nov 9, 2009

This is a really great recipe. I modified to meet my own style of cooking by doubling the sauce. And next time I will probably eliminate the thyme and the marjoram, only because that is my personal preference. My family and I really enjoyed this casserole.
maverickamy

Mar 22, 2008

This recipe has become my "signature dish" when I have company or have to take a main dish somewhere and want to impress.