Easy Chicken-Mushroom and Rice Casserole

Kittencalskitchen's Note:

This is so easy to put together just mix all ingredients then bake, it's a great recipe to use leftover chicken or even turkey, you can either top the casserole with crushed cornflakes or sprinkle shredded cheese on the last 5 minutes of baking. Prep time does not include cooking the rice of chicken.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 cups cooked rice
• 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken
• 2 (10 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 1 1/2 cups canned mushrooms, drained
• 2 small celery ribs, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• salt and pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne (optional or to taste)
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)
• shredded cheddar cheese (or use crushed cornflakes)

Directions:

1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
3. In a large bowl stir all ingredients together (except the shredded cheese or cornflake crumbs) mix well to combine, then season with salt and black pepper and a pinch of cayenne pepper (if using).
4. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
5. Sprinkle with about 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese then cornflake crumbs.
6. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly (if topping with shredded cheese, add on the last 5 minutes of baking).

Reviews

[Xae]

Super easy and good tasting recipe. Even my hubby liked it, he is not a fan of chicken. I added about a cup of carrots and broccoli to it. I only had Romano cheese in the house and used wild rice. Turned out great!

[Hauer Mom]

I thought the flavor was very good, however it was a little to saucy for my taste. I will make it again for sure, but will add more veggies, maybe broccoli or sprouts. Thanks!

[Anne G.]

I only had 1 cup of rice on hand, so i added a cup of cornflakes into the mix. Also skipped the celery since the kids won't eat it. Both DH and I liked it, so I'll be making it again. Thanks!