Amish Chicken Casserole is the epitome of comfy and cozy. Every bite is creamy and brimming with savory shredded chicken, fresh sweet corn, and the perfect buttery cracker crunch. It will fill you up on its own or you can serve it with a crispy side salad to guarantee you will be extra satisfied. One thing Amish Chicken Casserole can promise you in addition to its great taste… a snuggly nap will be a must after you experience its warmth and depth.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk, room temperature
- 2 cups chicken, cooked and chopped
- 2 cups corn kernels
- 1/4 cup butter cracker crumbs mixed with 1 tablespoon melted butter
- parsley, optional, to taste, chopped, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease a 2-quart baking dish and set it aside.
Step 3 –In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Step 4 –Sprinkle the melted butter with the flour, stirring constantly until the raw flour smell disappears, about 1 minute.
Step 5 –Add the celery salt and the salt to the butter-flour mixture, stirring to combine.
Step 6 –Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly, until it is combined.
Step 7 –Bring the milk mixture to a simmer, whisking constantly, until it is smooth, about 1 minute.
Step 8 –Remove the milk mixture from the heat.
Step 9 –Add the chicken and the corn to the milk mixture, stirring to combine.
Step 10 –Transfer the chicken mixture to the prepared baking dish.
Step 11 –Sprinkle the cracker crumb-butter mixture over the top.
Step 12 –Bake, uncovered, until heated through and browned on top, about 25-30 minutes.
Step 13 –Serve garnished with the parsley.