Cornflake Chicken Casserole

Name: Cornflake Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
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: 4.35 stars

20 Ratings
13 Reviews
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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:

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!

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

302 calories; protein 12.5g; carbohydrates 16.7g; fat 20.8g; cholesterol 45.2mg; sodium 674.3mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (13)

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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cherylwithac

06/03/2020

Casserole was simple and easy to prepare. I was not a fan only because I have had A very similar chicken casserole with much better taste and quality. If your in a hurry it works. I don’t see children liking it. My opinion Read More

20 Ratings

5 star values: 11
4 star values: 6
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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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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piper88w

03/15/2015

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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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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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Paula

10/05/2018

This was a super easy dish to make. I made a few changes, left out the water chestnuts and used pinko bread crumbs instead of cornflakes. It was a delicious dish. Read More

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CloudNine

02/22/2016

Really enjoyed this and loved the water chestnuts. Read More

cherylwithac

06/02/2020

facsteacher

09/29/2020

This recipe was just okay. I used a little garlic salt with the cornflake topping to give it a little"zip." My husband liked it, but I don't think I will make this again. It was a little too bland for me. Read More

Claire Spradlin

12/14/2015

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

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Cornflake Chicken Casserole

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 301.7

% Daily Value *

protein: 25 %

carbohydrates: 5 %

dietary fiber: 5 %

sugars:

fat: 32 %

saturated fat: 27 %

cholesterol: 15 %

vitamin a iu: 10 %

niacin equivalents: 56 %

vitamin b6: 31 %

vitamin c: 5 %

folate: 12 %

calcium: 3 %

iron: 19 %

magnesium: 6 %

potassium: 6 %

sodium: 27 %

thiamin: 14 %

calories from fat:

*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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Julie Karlovich Deutsch

07/12/2017

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piper88w

03/15/2015

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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.

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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.

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Paula

10/05/2018

This was a super easy dish to make. I made a few changes, left out the water chestnuts and used pinko bread crumbs instead of cornflakes. It was a delicious dish.

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CloudNine