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Chicken Church Casserole

By: Charlotte Pizio 
"Chicken Church Casserole is a stick-to-your-ribs dish that's a favorite at church luncheons, reports Charlotte Pizio of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 45 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 20 cups cubed, cooked chicken
  • 2 pounds elbow macaroni, cooked, drained
  • 6 (6 ounce) jars sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 2 (4 ounce) jars diced pimiento, drained
  • 2 large green bell peppers, chopped
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 4 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
  • 4 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 2 pounds process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
  • 1 1/3 cups milk
  • 4 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 2 cups crushed cornflakes
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions

  1. In several large bowls, combine the chicken, macaroni, mushrooms, pimientos, peppers and onions. In a several other large bowls, combine the soups, cheese, milk, basil and lemon pepper; add to chicken mixture.
  2. Pour about 12 cups each into four greased 13-in. x 9-in.x 2-in. baking pans. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
  3. Combine cornflakes and butter; sprinkle over the casseroles. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 15-20 minute longer or until bubbly.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2012 by Linda Page   view full review
Made this yesterday at church and served over 100 people, everyone loved it. I used cream of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2012 by cathirose   view full review
Family loved this. Additions I made included grated carrots, celery, garlic powder, and red...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2007 by Emma   view full review
This was pretty good. My only major changes was chicken instead of celery soup (not a celery...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2012 by le Chef Maitre   view full review
A terrific recipe because you can play with it. I will sometimes add broccolli florets and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2011 by Karen Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
A very good quick recipe. Had all the ingredients on hand. Definently will make again.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2012 by Katie Anne   view full review
Thanks for the wonderful recipe Charlotte! We made this casserole for a church luncheon today...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2012 by Emma Bamba Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
my family loved this and it reheats beautifully! Plus, I was able to make it ahead and just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2009 by ostapack   view full review
Worked oout real goos

 

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