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Cornflake Chicken Casserole

Cornflake Chicken Casserole

Name: Cornflake Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup; 3 cups chopped cooked chicken, or more to taste; 1 cup finely chopped celery; 1 cup cornflakes cereal; 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained; ½ cup mayonnaise; ½ cup finely chopped onion; 1 cup cornflakes cereal; 2 tablespoons butter, melted, or as needed

Rating: 4.57 stars

14 Ratings
11 Reviews
3 Photos

This is a a quick casserole, especially if you have leftover chicken on hand. I found this in a church cookbook my grandmother gave to me. With a few modifications, I found this easy and delicious!

By Susanne

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

45 mins

total:

1 hr

Servings:

Max Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 8 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
3 cups chopped cooked chicken, or more to taste
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup cornflakes cereal
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup finely chopped onion
1 cup cornflakes cereal
2 tablespoons butter, melted, or as needed

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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Step 2

Mix cream of chicken soup, cooked chicken, celery, 1 cup cornflakes, water chestnuts, mayonnaise, and onion together in a large bowl; spread mixture into a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
Step 3

Mix 1 cup cornflakes and melted butter together in a bowl until coated; sprinkle over casserole.
Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling and topping is crisp, about 45 minutes.

Cook's Note:

I used Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds(R) cereal instead of cornflakes. I also tripled the chopped celery instead of using a can of water chestnuts. I used reduced fat cream of chicken soup and Hellman's(R) lowfat mayo. I used leftover chicken from a rotisserie I had purchased earlier in the week. Delicious!

Partner Tip

Reynolds® Aluminum foil can be used to keep food moist, cook it evenly, and make clean-up easier.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

302 calories; 20.8 g total fat; 45 mg cholesterol; 674 mg sodium. 16.7 g carbohydrates; 12.5 g protein; Full Nutrition

Reviews (11)

Most helpful positive review

piper88w

03/15/2015

good recipe I made it according to the recipe except I used cream of mushroom with garlic diced water chestnuts and less onion(2 TBS). Great for using ingredients that are always on hand. Not so good reheated but great straight from the oven when it's crispy. Had this recipe once at a potluck and have been searching for it. Thanks for posting it. Read More

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(3)

Most helpful critical review

speedy

06/27/2016

This was a good basic chicken casserole. Easy to make I did not make any changes but would try it in the future with some vegetables such as broccoli or asparagus. Read More

14 Ratings

5 star values: 9
4 star values: 4
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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piper88w

03/15/2015

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piper88w

03/15/2015

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Julie Karlovich Deutsch

07/12/2017

I made this with a few minor changes ( which I always do) the water chestnuts I cut up next time I'll look for diced. I omitted the cornflakes inside the casserole and used Spatzle noodles I added 2 cans of French fried onions ( omitting the regular onions) 8 ounces of cream cheese and I seasoned it with garlic powder and Goya adobo I also added some almond milk to thin it out while cooking I used cornflake crumbs mixed with butter for the top. It was delicious my husband loved it and he's not usually a fan of casseroles! This is getting put into my regular meal menu! Read More

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Nancy

02/07/2017

I will definitely make it again. This time I made a half recipe for my elderly mother and her sitter. They enjoyed it very much. I will add water chestnuts next time. Read More

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justme

09/16/2014

Simple and good. Read More

speedy

06/27/2016

This was a good basic chicken casserole. Easy to make I did not make any changes but would try it in the future with some vegetables such as broccoli or asparagus. Read More

kristih

01/29/2015

love this recipe! my grandmother always makes it! Read More

Claire Spradlin

12/14/2015

I've made this dish multiple tones and I love it Read More

CloudNine

02/22/2016

Really enjoyed this and loved the water chestnuts. Read More

Lacrimae

08/17/2018

I had to substitute one can of condensed cheese soup for one cream of chicken soup. Delicious! Frozen leftovers make good lunches. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Cornflake Chicken Casserole

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 302

% Daily Value *

total fat: 32 %

saturated fat:

cholesterol: 15 %

sodium: 27 %

potassium: 5 %

carbohydrates: 5 %

fiber: 5 %

sugar:

protein: 25 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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piper88w

03/15/2015

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piper88w

03/15/2015

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Julie Karlovich Deutsch

07/12/2017

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(2)

Nancy

02/07/2017

I will definitely make it again. This time I made a half recipe for my elderly mother and her sitter. They enjoyed it very much. I will add water chestnuts next time.

Helpful

(1)

justme

09/16/2014

Simple and good.

speedy

06/27/2016

This was a good basic chicken casserole. Easy to make I did not make any changes but would try it in the future with some vegetables such as broccoli or asparagus.

kristih