PECAN CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 383 calories, Fat 28g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

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