Even the pickiest eaters will love this delicious casserole dish. It will become part of your go to dinners because not only is it easy and quick, but is really delicious.
2 c. cooked, diced chicken (leftover or rotisserie are great)
3/4 c. mayonnaise
1 c. diced celery
1 c. minute rice, uncooked (or substitute 2 c. cooked rice)
1/4 c. slivered almonds
1 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 eggs, hard boiled, sliced
1 can cream of chicken soup or any favorite cream of soup (or homemade, if preferred)
1 T. grated onion
1/2 t. salt
1 c. crushed cornflakes
1 T. butter, melted
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a casserole dish.
Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl, except for the cornflakes and butter. Pour mixture into prepared casserole dish.
Stir crushed cornflakes and melted butter together; sprinkle over casserole mixture.
Bake 25 minutes.
Make-ahead meal:
Make the chicken/rice mixture, pour it into the dish, cover and refrigerate. When ready to bake, sprinkle the buttered cornflakes on top and bake as directed.