My Mothers Cheese Chicken Casserole Recipes

MY MOM'S CHICKEN BROCCOLI RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Start the broccoli and rice:.
• Cook broccoli and rice as per the package instructions.
• When broccoli is done, drain, let cool and dice.
• Mix chicken, broccoli, and rice in a greased 9 x 13 pan.
• For the sauce:.
• Heat half and half in microwave til bubbles appear around sides of bowl, but it does not boil. Set aside.
• Melt butter in small saucepan.
• Add flour and stir crazily til incorporated but not browned.
• Add half and half.
• Bring mixture to a boil, whisking continuously.
• Reduce heat, and gradually add cheese, whisking to incorporate, til melted.
• Add cream of mushroom soup gradually, whisking til incorporated.
• Pour sauce over the dry ingredients and combine well.
• Season to taste with salt.
• Cover casserole with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
• Uncover and let bake 15 minutes.
• Garnish with paprika.

CHEESY CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Bring 1 cup salted water to a boil; add fresh carrot slices.
• Cover; simmer until not quite tender, about 15 minutes; drain.
• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• In a 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
• Stir in flour and then add broth, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.
• Set 3/4 cup cheese aside.
• Add remaining cheese into thickened soup mixture.
• Stir until cheese melts.
• Stir in chicken, carrots and pimento.
• Pour into 1 1/2- quart casserole dish.
• Sprinkle reserved cheese over top.
• Bake for 40-35 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

MOM'S CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Mix soups and meat, mayonnaise and mushrooms in a saucepan.
• Heat thoroughly, but do not boil.
• Butter a 9 x 13 casserole dish.
• Layer in this order: noodles, broccoli, cheese, and meat.
• Sprinkle the top with almonds.
• Bake at 350 40-45 minutes.