Chicken Church Casserole Recipe

ingredients

20 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 package (2 pound size) elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
6 jars (6 ounce size) sliced mushrooms, drained
2 jars (4 ounce size) diced pimientos, drained
2 large green bell peppers, chopped
2 large onions, chopped
4 cans (10.75 ounce size) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
4 cans (10.75 ounce size) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2 pounds processed American cheese product, cubed
1 1/3 cup milk
4 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning
2 cups crushed cornflakes
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

directions

Combine the chicken, macaroni, mushrooms, pimientos, peppers and onions.

In a large bowl, combine soups, cheese, milk, basil and lemon pepper; add to chicken mixture.

Pour about 12 cups each into four greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2 in. baking pans. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Combine cornflakes and butter; sprinkle over the casseroles.

Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 15-20 minutes longer or until bubbly.

nutrition data

304 calories, 12 grams fat, 23 grams carbohydrates, 25 grams protein per serving.

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