Luscious Chicken Casserole

Chicken Breast - Meat and Poultry

This delicious chicken casserole is a favorite of my family and friends. I think it's the combination of flavors in this dish that make it so spectacular. Great served over rice with a nice salad and some good bread.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Luscious Chicken Casserole

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 ½ pounds skinless

boneless chicken breast halves - cubed

1 cup light mayonnaise

1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts

drained and chopped

1 (2 ounce) jar pimento peppers

drained and chopped

½ cup sliced almonds

1 ½ teaspoons celery seed

2 tablespoons lemon juice

garlic salt to taste

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1 (2.8 ounce) can French-fried onion rings

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium casserole dish.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place chicken in skillet and cook 10 minutes or until juices run clear. Drain and transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Mix with mayonnaise water chestnuts pimentos almonds celery seed and lemon juice. Season with garlic salt to taste. Layer with cheese and top with French-fried onion rings.

Step 3

Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and onion rings are lightly browned. If rings start to get too brown put foil on casserole or lower oven rack. Watch carefully or onion rings will burn.

Nutritional Information

Luscious Chicken Casserole

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 395.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 31.5g 63%

Carbohydrates: 13.3g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 2g 8%

Sugars: 1.6g

Fat: 23.5g 36%

Saturated Fat: 8.2g 41%

Cholesterol: 88.8mg 30%

Vitamin A Iu: 499IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 16.9mg 130%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 37%

Vitamin C: 10.9mg 18%

Folate: 14mcg 4%

Calcium: 210.7mg 21%

Iron: 1.7mg 9%

Magnesium: 57.4mg 21%

Potassium: 339mg 10%

Sodium: 469.6mg 19%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 211.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.