Best Ever Chicken Casserole

Best Ever Chicken Casserole
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    922

Indulge in the comforting embrace of this classic chicken casserole, a delightful symphony of tender chicken, crisp water chestnuts, and creamy textures, all crowned with a golden, crunchy cornflake topping. It's a timeless dish, perfect for family dinners or potlucks.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    23 g
  • Cholesterol
    95 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    31 g
  • Saturated Fat
    8 g
  • Sodium
    945 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    50 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 20 mins In a large pot, bring water to a rolling boil. Gently place the chicken breasts in the boiling water and cook until they are no longer pink inside and an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). This should take approximately 12-15 minutes. Once cooked, drain the chicken and allow it to cool slightly before cutting it into bite-sized pieces. (20 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken pieces, chopped onion, condensed cream of chicken soup, drained water chestnuts, and mayonnaise. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed. Reserve about 1/4 cup of the cornflake crumbs for topping. Gently fold the remaining cornflake crumbs into the chicken mixture. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Pour the chicken mixture into a 9x13-inch casserole dish, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the reserved cornflake crumbs evenly over the top of the casserole. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 hrs Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour, or until the casserole is heated through and the cornflake topping is a beautiful golden brown. (60 minutes)

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Recipe View Let the casserole cool slightly before serving.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider sautéing the chopped onion in a little butter until softened before adding it to the chicken mixture.
Feel free to add other vegetables to the casserole, such as chopped celery, mushrooms, or peas.
If you prefer a lighter casserole, you can substitute plain Greek yogurt for some of the mayonnaise.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Mazie Macgyver

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.0/ 5 ( 307 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Preston Hayes

    My family loves this recipe! The cornflake topping adds such a nice crunch.

  • Germaine Buckridge

    I added some sauteed mushrooms and it was even better! Thanks for the great recipe.

  • Freddy Macejkovic

    This casserole is a lifesaver! So easy to put together on a busy weeknight.

  • Chaim Grady

    I substituted greek yogurt for half the mayo and it tasted great and was a bit healthier

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