SCALLOPED CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Scalloped Chicken Casserole image

This is a great catchall meal-in-one dish. Any meat can be used, and vegetables may be substituted based on what you have available.-Marion White, La Center, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 cup chopped green onions
1 cup chopped celery
1 small green or sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup shredded carrots
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
14 slices day-old whole wheat bread, cubed
4 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Paprika

Steps:

In a skillet, saute onions, celery, green pepper, carrots and garlic in oil until crisp-tender. Transfer to a large bowl; add chicken, cheeses, mayonnaise and parsley. Place half of the bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with chicken mixture and remaining bread. , In a bowl, beat eggs; add milk, soup and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over casserole. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 452mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.