How to Make Company Chicken Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Company Chicken Casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for entertaining guests or serving to your family for a special dinner. This casserole is filled with tender chunks of chicken, hearty vegetables, and a creamy, savory sauce that is sure to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters.

It's a perfect meal to make ahead of time and keep in the refrigerator until you're ready to bake it, making it a great option for busy weeknights or when you have company coming over. ...

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Ingredients

  • 6 slices bread, crust removed
  • 4 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • ½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
  • 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 6 slices Monterey Jack cheese
  • 4 slices processed American cheese
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
  • ⅔ cup dry bread crumbs

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Place bread in a greased 13-in. x 9-in.x 2-in. baking dish. Top with chicken. In a skillet, saute mushrooms in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Using a slotted spoon, place mushrooms over chicken. combine water chestnuts and mayonnaise; spoon over mushrooms. Top with cheeses. Beat eggs and milk; pour over cheese. Combine soups; spread over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 1 hour. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over the casserole; bake 10 minutes longer.