Best Family Favorite Crunchy Chicken Casserole Recipes

CRUNCHY CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

In a skillet, saute celery in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; add the next nine 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 27g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 516mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

FAMILY FAVORITE CRUNCHY CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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This is our standard holiday dish that everyone requests for dinner. An old family favorite that's even BETTER leftover and/or cold. Prep time is less than stated if you use a food processor to chop chicken & vegetables.

Provided by Parrot Head Mama

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 cups diced cooked chicken
2 cups chopped cooked celery
2 cups cooked rice
2 cups undiluted cream of chicken soup
4 tablespoons chopped cooked onions
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise (NOT Miracle Whip)
1 cup slivered almonds
2 cups crushed corn flakes
1/4 cup butter

Steps:

Mix chicken, celery, rice, onion, soup, mayo& almonds in large bowl and put in large, shallow baking dish that's been buttered.
Mix melted butter with cornflakes for topping and sprinkle on top.
Bake 45 minutes in 350 oven.

CRUNCHY CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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The water chestnuts and sliced almonds gives this dish a nice "crunch". I cook the chicken and rice the day before I plan to serve. Then the next day, I just throw it all together and bake. Serve this casserole with a side dish of cooked broccoli. Makes a wonderful meal.

Provided by Merlot

Categories Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
3/4 cup mayonnaise (NOT Miracle Whip)
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained (Cut each water chestnut slice into quarters if you prefer them in smaller pieces)
1/2 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons chopped onions
salt & pepper
1 tablespoon melted butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1/2 cup crushed corn flakes

Steps:

In a skillet, saute' the celery in butter until tender.
Remove from heat and add the next 8 ingredients.
Spoon into an ungreased 2 1/2 quart baking dish.
Combine melted butter& cornflakes.
Sprinkle on top.
Bake 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.

FAVORITE CREAMY CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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I created this noodle casserole when my husband was craving a dish his aunt used to make. It tastes and smells great and is now a staple at our house. -Mari Warnke, Fremont, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 2 casseroles (5 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 cups uncooked egg noodles
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas and carrots
2 cups whole milk
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drain noodles; add to chicken mixture., Transfer to 2 greased 8-in. square baking dishes. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casseroles up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°, stirring twice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 1106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

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