COMPANY CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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Searching for an entree that's special enough for company, yet easy on the cook? Try this memorable make-ahead meal from Harriett McKay of Cathedral City, California. It features chunks of tender chicken, mushrooms and water chestnuts in a cheesy sauce.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 slices bread, crusts removed
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
6 slices Monterey Jack cheese
4 slices process American cheese
3 eggs
1-1/2 cups milk
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2/3 cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Place bread in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with chicken. In a skillet, saute mushrooms in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. , Using a slotted spoon, place mushrooms over chicken. Combine water chestnuts and mayonnaise; spoon over mushrooms. Top with cheeses. Beat eggs and milk; pour over cheese. Combine soups; spread over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over the casserole; bake 10 minutes longer.

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