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Pecan Chicken Casserole

Name: Pecan Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup (4 ounces) finely shredded cheddar cheese; 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/3 cup canola oil; FILLING:; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup chicken broth; 4 cups diced cooked chicken; 1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 teaspoon dill seed; 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling

Makes

12 servings

I got this recipe from a radio show years ago, and it's one of my favorites. The unusual pecan-and-cheddar-cheese crusts holds a zippy egg filling flavored with chicken, cheese, dill, onion and a splash of hot pepper sauce. -Jackie Heyer Cushing, Iowa

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup (4 ounces) finely shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/3 cup canola oil
FILLING:
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup sour cream
1 cup chicken broth
4 cups diced cooked chicken
1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon dill seed
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Set aside 1/2 cup of crumb mixture for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. (Crust will be crumbly.)
Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 383 calories, 28g fat (9g saturated fat), 143mg cholesterol, 362mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.

Pecan Chicken Casserole

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