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chesty chicken casserole

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Recipe by
Jennifer Fowler Hunsucker
@jenniferfh
Des Arc, AR

Unfortunately, it took going home to Arkansas for the unexpected death of my father to remind me of this dish from my childhood. It was always a favorite of mine. It is wonderful served over rice, or it stands on its own as a casserole. It’s not exactly low fat, but what comfort food is?

yield 8 -10
prep time 30 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For chesty chicken casserole

  • 3-4
    chicken breast filets
  • 1 c
    celery diced
  • 1 c
    mayonnaise
  • 2 can
    cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can
    water chestnuts sliced and drained
  • 1 box
    stove top stuffing
  • 1/2 c
    butter, melted
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make chesty chicken casserole

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350
  • 2
    Boil chicken in lightly salted water. Add celery the last 4-5 minutes
  • 3
    Drain chicken and cut in 1/4 inch pieces
  • 4
    In a bowl mix chicken, celery, mayonnaise, soup and salt and pepper.
  • 5
    Pour into 9x13 casserole that has been sprayed with Pam.
  • 6
    In a separate bowl mix stuffing and melted butter. And pour over chicken mixture.
  • 7
    Bake for 30 minutes
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