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Chicken Casserole From My Momma Recipe


Chicken Casserole From My Momma Recipe
I can always count on this chicken casserole to please everyone.

Laadeedaa

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Ingredients
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms, brushed of any dirt and chopped
  • 1/2 green or red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 Tbsps. butter, divided
  • 3 Tbsps. all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/4 cups milk (2%)
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 4 cups chicken, cooked and cut into chunks
  • 3 cups long grain rice, cooked
  • or 2 cups whole wheat macaroni, cooked
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 2 tsps. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup Cornflakes, coarsely crushed

Directions
  1. In a frying pan over medium heat, saute onions, mushrooms, green or red bell peppers and garlic in 3 tablespoons butter until tender.
  2. Stir in flour until thoroughly combined.
  3. Gradually add milk and bring to a boil.
  4. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
  5. Remove from the heat and stir in mayonnaise until smooth.
  6. Add chicken, rice, celery, peas, lemon juice, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper and mix well.
  7. Spoon into an ungreased 13 inch x 9 inch x 2 inch baking dish.
  8. Melt remaining butter and toss to blend cornflakes.
  9. Sprinkle over casserole.
  10. Bake uncovered at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.
  11. Serves: 6 hungry tummies

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Comments


This looks good. Thanks Laadee.


I know this is delicious! Love all the ingredients. :)


Mmmmmm, I know this is a winner because I too love all the ingredients. Cheers!!!


MMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmm!!! Sounds like real comfort food!


This sounds really good. I don't have cornflakes, but I am sure I can substitute another crunchy item. Saving it for leftovers! Thanks!


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