Hot Chicken Casserole

A comforting hot dish with a crisp top, this hearty casserole will warm you from the inside out.

Hot Chicken Casserole

Average Rating: 3.735294

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 40 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
  • 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1 teaspoon grated onion
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

  • TOPPING:
  • 2 cups crushed cornflakes
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine first eight ingredients. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
  • 2. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 40-45 minutes.
    Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casseroles up to 3 months. To use, remove from the freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Preheat oven to 350°. Cover with foil and bake 1-1/2 hours. Uncover; bake until bubbly and heated through, 10-15 minutes longer.