Grandma’s Country Chicken Cheddar Casserole
(from nwmom’s recipe box)
Source: RecipeThing user beckyinem
Categories: Entree
Ingredients
- 1 roasting chicken
- 3 cups water
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup peas
- 1/2 cup sliced raw carrots
- 3 cups instant rice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- dash of Paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon sage
- 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups cheddar cheese soup
- 1 1/2 cups seasoned stuffing mix, crushed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
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The dish is seasoned in 2 separate stages
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Place chicken in large dutch oven
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Add water and first set of seasonings
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Cover and bring to a simmer
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Cook for 45 minutes
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When chicken is tender, remove to plate and set aside
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Skim any fat from broth, then measure liquid to make 4 cups (water or broth as needed)
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Return broth to pan and add vegetables
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Simmer another 20 minutes
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Add rice and bring to a boil and remove from heat
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Cover tightly and let it sit until all the water is absorbed into the rice
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Coat a 9 × 13 pan and set aside
- Preheat oven to 375
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Remove and discard chicken skin and pull meat from the bones
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Place in large mixing bowl and add second set of seasonings, along with the eggs, lemon juice and condensed soup prepared with milk
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Blend to thoroughly combine.
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Fold together rice and chicken mixtures and add stuffing mix.
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Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, until mixture is heated through and topping is golden brown
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Five minutes before end of baking time, sprinkle cheddar cheese over casserole and return to oven until cheese melts.
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Serve hot