Hot Chicken Casserole

Name: Hot Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast; 2 cups mayonnaise; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted; 2 celery ribs, finely chopped; 2 cups cooked rice; 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained; 1 teaspoon grated onion; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; TOPPING:; 2 cups crushed cornflakes; 1/2 cup slivered almonds; 1/2 cup butter, melted

A comforting hot dish with a crisp top, this hearty casserole will warm you from the inside out.—Carol Wilson, DeKalb, Illinois

Ingredients

3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
2 cups mayonnaise
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 cups cooked rice
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 teaspoon grated onion
1 teaspoon lemon juice
TOPPING:
2 cups crushed cornflakes
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup butter, melted

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine first eight ingredients. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 40-45 minutes. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casseroles up to 3 months. To use, remove from the freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Preheat oven to 350°. Cover with foil and bake 1-1/2 hours. Uncover; bake until bubbly and heated through, 10-15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 804 calories, 63g fat (15g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 856mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein.

Originally published as Hot Chicken Casserole in Taste of Home October/November 2009

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SparkysCountryGirl

Nov 29, 2012

This was yummy! Made some changes though. Used about 1 and 1/2 cup of chicken and cut the mayo down to 1/2 cup and then added 1/2 cup of sour cream. Added about 1 tsp of onion powder and 1tsp of crushed garlic. Deffintly will make again.
kleedo

Oct 28, 2011

I loved the flavor of this dish however mine came out very oily which is why i gave it 4 stars instead of 5. any ideas why? i followed the receipe to a tee
terri4468

Oct 8, 2011

I am a huge fan of this recipe. I have cooked it several times and changed it slightly each time. I leave out the lemon juice because I am not a fan of lemon. I have also used Miracle Whip in place of regular mayo or Sour Cream. Both give it a slightly different taste but they are all delicious.
lampsup

May 24, 2011

absolutely love this dish, instead of cornflakes use lays potato chips.
kristylaw

Apr 6, 2010

Love, love, loved this recipe! substitued mushrooms for water chestnuts and french's fried onions instead of cornflakes and almonds...just because i'm picky. it was awesome!
mrsvator4u

Jan 22, 2010

For those of you complaining about the nutrition value of this, no one said you had to make it. What gives you the right to comment on something that never claimed to be the greatest for you healthwise. Just because you can't eat it doesn't mean it's not good! And I agree with the others. If you have that restricted of a diet, then you should know how to slim down a recipe by now.
vickdn

Jan 19, 2010

I really enjoyed this recipe. I made changes to it to fit our likings. I left out the celery, rice, water chestnuts, and almonds but it still was delicious. We will definitely make this again!
34r48d6t

Dec 27, 2009

This is a great recipe. I have made it for years. (I'm a 60 year cook) We also called it Chicken Casserole Crunch, and it is rich. To me, too much changing changes the whole taste. Eat smaller helpings instead. like moo333. She has the right idea. Thanks for sharing your recipe. cjyaro
amandansmith

Dec 20, 2009

This was suchan interesting combination of flavors. I subsituted fat free sour cream in place of mayo. Also subbed the healthy request cream of chicken soup. I used half the amount of butter, and used brown rice. My version was excellent and only 350 calories!! Thanks so much for the recipe!
wyomingwild

Dec 16, 2009

I subscribe to all TOC magazines. Just because a recipe calls for a certain ingredient doesn't mean I HAVE to put it in there. Recipes are a GREAT way to learn and get ideas as to what fits your lifestyle. I would rather have great ideas then to stare at the frig night after night saying "What's for dinner?"