Ultimate Chicken Casserole

Name: Ultimate Chicken Casserole
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (chopped into chunks); salt & pepper (to taste); 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen broccoli spears (thawed and drained); 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts (drained & chopped); 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup; 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 teaspoon curry powder, if desired; 1/2 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese (shredded); 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs; 1 (2 7/8 ounce) can French-fried onions; 1/4 cup slivered almonds

14 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (chopped into chunks)
salt & pepper (to taste)
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen broccoli spears (thawed and drained)
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts (drained & chopped)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon curry powder, if desired
1/2 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese (shredded)
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 (2 7/8 ounce) can French-fried onions
1/4 cup slivered almonds

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2

Heat oil in 12 inch skillet over medium-high heat.
3

Salt & Pepper (to taste) the chicken, cook in oil 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in the center.
4

Layer broccoli spears, water chestnuts and chicken in ungreased rectangular baking dish, 13 x 9 inches.
5

Mix soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice, milk and curry powder; pour over chicken and broccoli.
6

Sprinkle with cheese, bread crumbs, onions and almonds.
7

Cover and bake 30 minutes.
8

Uncover and bake about 15 minutes longer or until broccoli is tender.