OVERNIGHT CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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I don't know where this casserole originated, but the recipe was given to me some 40 years ago. It's my family's all-time favorite. Not only is it a great "company" meal, it's also well-received at potluck dinners. -Johnie Mae Barber, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 slices day-old white bread
4 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 to 8 slices process American cheese
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 jar (2 ounces) chopped pimientos, drained
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Remove the crusts from bread and set aside. Arrange bread slices in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with chicken; cover with the mushrooms and water chestnuts. , In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, mayonnaise and salt. Pour over chicken. Arrange cheese on top. Combine soups and pimientos; pour over cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Crumble reserved crusts; toss with melted butter. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1-1/4 hours or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Fat 27g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 1093mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

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