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Chestnut Cornflake Chicken Casserole Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1-2 Lb Chicken Breasts-Diced
2 Cups Celery-Diced small
1 Med Onion-Diced
2 Can of Water Chestnuts-Drained and Diced
3-4 Cups Cooked Rice
1 Cup Mayonnaise
1 Cup Sour Cream
2 T Lemon Juice
2 Cups Milk
2 Large Cans Cream of Chicken Sour (Or Mushroom)
1/2 Tsp Salt
1/4 Tsp Pepper
1/4 Tsp Garlic Powder
4 Tbs Butter

**Topping**
8 Cups of Cornflakes-Smashed - You can never have too much!
1-2 Cups of Slivered Almonds
1/4 Cup of Melted Butter
1/4 Tsp Season Salt
1/4 Tsp Garlic Powder

Directions:
Directions:
Make Rice, set aside.

In a large frying pan combine 4 Tbs Butter and raw chicken. Cook half way and add in Onions and Celery. Saute until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Set Aside.

In a large mixing bowl combine all ingredients including Rice.(NOT THE TOPPINGS)
mix really well.

Pour into a 9x13 baking dish. Cover and Bake at 350º for 1 hour.

While casserole is baking, In a new bowl... Crush the cornflakes and add in melted butter, almonds and seasonings. Mix Well.

After Casserole is done baking, Remove the foil and cover casserole evenly with the topping mixture. Bake in oven... uncovered for additional 15 Minutes to get the topping nice and crispy.

Serve with Bread.

Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Family Favorite!

 

 

 

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