Chicken Normandy

This do-ahead chicken casserole can be refrigerated overnight.

Prep Time 
Cook Time 
Total Time 
Servings 
12

Ingredients 

2 packages (6 ounces each) seasoned bread croutons
9 to 12 (2-1/2 pounds) Gold'n Plump® Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
1-1/2 cups water
3/4 cup melted margarine
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
2-1/4 cups milk
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) cream of mushroom soup
2 cups coarsely shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions 

Pour water into a medium sauté pan 1-1/2 inches deep. Bring water to boil over high heat. Add chicken (it should be covered by 1/2-inch water) and reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until just cooked through. Drain and discard cooking liquid. Transfer chicken to plate. When cool enough to handle, cut into 1-inch pieces.

Lightly butter a 13” x 9” baking pan.

Stir together croutons, water, and margarine in a medium bowl. Let stand for 4 to 5 minutes or until all the water is absorbed. Pat half of mixture into prepared baking pan.

Stir together mayonnaise, onion, celery, salt, and cooked chicken in a large bowl. Spread chicken mixture over croutons in baking pan. Top with remaining crouton mixture, gently patting into pan.

Lightly beat eggs in a small bowl and whisk in milk. Pour over casserole. Cover baking pan with foil and refrigerate overnight.

When ready to bake, preheat oven to 325°F. Spread soup over top of casserole.

Bake, uncovered, for 50 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and bake for an additional 10 to 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted, begins to bubble, and is light golden brown.

Variations 

Nutritional information may change when substituting your chicken product. If you choose to substitute frozen chicken for this recipe, it's best to thaw before cooking.

Possible Substitutions 
Cuisine 
  • Serving Size
    • Servings 
      12
  • PER SERVING
    • Calories 
      572
    • Calories from Fat 
      63%
    • Total Fat 
      40g
    • Saturated Fat 
      11g
    • Total Carbohydrate 
      26g
    • Protein 
      28g
    • Sugars 
      4g
    • Cholesterol 
      124mg
    • Dietary Fiber 
      2g
    • Sodium 
      1,470mg
  • DAILY VALUE
    • Vitamin A 
      18%
    • Vitamin C 
      2%
    • Calcium 
      24%
    • Iron 
      10%
  • DIETARY EXCHANGES
    • Starch/Bread 
      2
    • Fat 
      7
    • Very Lean Meat 
      3
    • Recipes calling out meat in the Dietary Exchanges category were analyzed with information prior to 2014 updates. Recipes calling out protein were analyzed with the new information after 2014.
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