Potluck Chicken Casserole

  Dinner

Folks go back for seconds of this meal-in-one casserole with its down-home flavor, rich sauce and golden topping. I always bring home an empty dish.

Potluck Chicken Casserole

Average Rating: 4.315789

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min.
YIELD: 10 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/4 cups milk
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 4 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 3 cups cooked long grain rice
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 cup coarsely crushed cornflakes

Instructions

  • 1. In a large saucepan, saute mushrooms and onion in 3 tablespoons butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat; stir in mayonnaise until smooth. Add the chicken, rice, celery, peas, pimientos, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • 2. Transfer to an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with cornflakes. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 397 calories, 23g fat (6g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 512mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein.

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