10/27/2013

Company Chicken Casserole by Lynn Coles, USA


Company Chicken Casserole
(This is very similar to the casserole we had at the Admiral's house in Norfolk.)
Submitted by Lynn Coles, USA

1 cup chopped cooked chicken
1 cup chopped celery (I omit)
1 cup cooked rice
1 can cream of chicken soup
2 T grated onion
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup diced water chestnuts
1/2 cup sliced almonds (I put on the top only)
1 cup crushed cornflakes (or breadcrumbs)
2 T melted butter or margarine

Combine chicken, celery, rice, soup, onion, mayo, water chestnuts and almonds in bowl.  Mix well.  Spoon into 2 qt baking dish.  Top with cornflake crumbs and butter.  Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.  Makes approximately 6 servings.  Comfort food!