CHICKEN CHURCH CASSEROLE

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Chicken Church Casserole is a stick-to-your-ribs dish that's a favorite at church luncheons, reports Charlotte Pizio of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 casseroles (12 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

20 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 package (2 pounds) elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
6 jars (6 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained
2 jars (4 ounces each) diced pimientos, drained
2 large onions, chopped
2 large green peppers, chopped
4 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
4 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2 pounds process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1-1/3 cups milk
4 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning
2 cups crushed cornflakes
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

In several large bowls, combine the chicken, macaroni, mushrooms, pimientos, onions and peppers. In another large bowl, combine the soups, cheese, milk, basil and lemon-pepper; add to chicken mixture. , Place about 12 cups mixture in each of four greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Combine cornflakes and butter; sprinkle over the casseroles. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 15-20 minutes longer or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 423mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.