POTLUCK CHICKEN CASSEROLE
Comments OffI found this in Taste of Home Magazine. Made it for a family dinner and everyone had second helpings. This casserole is very tasty with a little of everything in it.

INGREDIENTS
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1/2 |
cup fresh mushrooms (chopped) |
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3 |
tablespoons onions (finely chopped) |
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2 |
garlic cloves (minced) |
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4 |
tablespoons butter (divided) |
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3 |
tablespoons all-purpose flour |
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1 1/4 |
cups milk |
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3/4 |
cup mayonnaise |
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4 |
cups cooked chicken (cubed) |
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3 |
cups long grain rice (cooked) |
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1 |
cup celery (chopped) |
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1 |
cup frozen peas (thawed) |
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2 |
ounces pimientos (drained) |
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2 |
teaspoons lemon juice |
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1 |
teaspoon salt |
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1/2 |
teaspoon pepper |
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3/4 |
cup corn flakes (coarsely crushed) |
INSTRUCTIONS
In a saucepan over medium heat, sauté mushrooms, onion and garlic in three tablespoons of butter until tender.
Stir in flour until thoroughly combined. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for two minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat; stir in mayonnaise until smooth.
Add chicken, rice, celery, peas, pimientos, lemon juice, salt and pepper; mix well.
Spoon into an ungreased 13×9 inch baking dish sprayed with pam.
Melt remaining butter; toss with cornflakes. Sprinkle over casserole.
Bake uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.