Minnie's Vietnam Casserole

Name: Minnie's Vietnam Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 can (12.5 oz) canned chicken, drained; 1 can (10.75 oz) cream of chicken soup; 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk; 1 small can (4 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained; 1 small jar (4 oz) pimentos, drained; 1 cup minute rice, uncooked; 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, melted; 1/2 cup slivered almonds; 1/3 cup water chestnuts, drained and chopped; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 can (10.75 oz) cream of mushroom soup (for topping); Splash of milk (to dilute mushroom soup)

A retro time-capsule casserole from Amy's Aunt Minnie: creamy canned chicken, mushrooms, and evaporated milk baked into pure mid-century comfort.

Total time

45 min

Serves

6

Difficulty

Medium

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The pantry

kitchen

Essentials · serves 6

1 can (12.5 oz) canned chicken, drained 1 can (10.75 oz) cream of chicken soup 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk 1 small can (4 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained 1 small jar (4 oz) pimentos, drained 1 cup minute rice, uncooked 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, melted 1/2 cup slivered almonds 1/3 cup water chestnuts, drained and chopped Salt and pepper to taste 1 can (10.75 oz) cream of mushroom soup (for topping) Splash of milk (to dilute mushroom soup)

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The preparation

8 steps, about 45 minutes start to finish.

01
Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a casserole dish.
02
Drain the canned chicken and add to a large bowl.
03
Add cream of chicken soup, evaporated milk, drained mushrooms, drained pimentos, uncooked minute rice, melted butter, slivered almonds, and chopped water chestnuts.
04
Season with salt and pepper. Mix everything together.
05
Pour mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
06
Bake uncovered at 375°F for 45 minutes, until rice is cooked through and mixture is bubbly.
07
While casserole bakes, warm cream of mushroom soup in a small saucepan over low heat. Dilute with a splash of milk.
08
When casserole is done, pour the warm diluted mushroom soup over the top. Serve.

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“From Aunt Minnie, Amy's grandmother's aunt. A mid-century time-capsule casserole. Very creamy, no distinct dominant flavor. Needs generous salt and pepper. Doug and Amy discussed upgrading with fresh mushrooms, rotisserie chicken, and real vegetables.”

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