Sunday, May 26, 2013

Chicken and Artichoke Casserole



You might be asking yourself, "why on earth is her picture of a partially eaten pan of food?"

The answer is: because this dish is so good I couldn't stop everyone from digging in before I could get a picture!



This recipe is out of an old church cookbook we have. It is phenomenal!


We started by cubing some cooked chicken we had in the freezer and quartering the artichokes.


We didn't have any Cream of Chicken soup so we made our own - it was so easy! I got the general idea from A Pinch of Yum, but we didn't quite follow the same process. It was so easy to make, though, and worked great.


After adding all the ingredients to the sauce we spread it over the top.



Then came a layer of cheese. It called for cheddar, but we had Colby Jack on hand.


The last step before the oven was to spread the breadcrumbs and butter over the top. The recipe didn't specify how much butter so we just used about two tablespoons.



It tastes like it would take some time and a lot of work, but it is so easy!



While our dinner was cooking, I headed out for a run and came back to this... :)


They knew I was taking pictures to share, but couldn't wait until I returned to dig in. How's that for a good review! Seriously. You wouldn't wait either!

14 comments:

  1. Hi Kirstin, so nice to meet you. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Its so nice to meet people who love the same things. I love the fact too that you're brave enough to photograph your casserole coming out of the oven. Your oven is sparkling! I'd never be game. LOL I'm following you on FB too. If you like, you can link up this lovely dish to my linky party I have every Thursday here in Australia called "Thriving on Thursday". Looking forward to getting to know you.

    Anne xx

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    1. Hi Anne!

      What a fantastic comment! Haha! I don't know if I'd be brave enough to photograph my own oven (maybe) but this is my Mom's oven at the cabin - definitely sparkling! Isn't it funny that they hardly took it out of the oven to start dishing up!?!

      Thanks for following - I'll return the favor and be sure to link up this Thursday. Thank you!

      Kristin

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  2. Sounds and looks like a great simple recipe. Those are usually the best! I love just about anything Chicken and Artichoke, so bookmarking now.

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    1. Thanks! It's pretty great and the curry really amps up the flavor and makes it into something special!

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  3. Just checking out your blog...LOVE IT!! I only have 1 child, but like you I am all about saving some $$ & trying to learn to cook (but I'll be honest really don't like it) Definitely be checking in on a regular basis. Check me out at
    www.lovemysmithboys.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks Jennifer! I love meeting people with similar interests! I'll definitely check out your blog when I get home - in the middle of a 2hr car ride home right bow. :) thanks for stopping by!

      Kristin

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  4. Looks good! I know this would be a hit with my family!

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  5. This looks so great! I love artichokes so I'll definitely be making this! Pinning so I can find it later! Found you via the Someday Crafts linky party!

    Cheers,
    Julia
    It's Always Ruetten

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  6. I featured you this week on Blissful & Domestic. Stop by and check it out!

    Danielle @ Blissful & Domestic
    www.blissfulanddomestic.com

    http://www.blissfulanddomestic.com/2013/05/weekly-recipe-roundup-2.html

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  7. OH yes! I'm printing this recipe out and will be trying it very soon. Thank you for linking up at HickoryTrail

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  8. Your casserole caught my eye at the Keep Calm and Link Up Party...had to stop by and pin it immediately ;) Sounds terrific! Thanks for sharing! :)

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  9. Thanks everyone! You won't be disappointed! :)

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  10. I happen to have some artichokes in my cabinet that I've been needing to use... handy! Thanks for posting!

    Oh, and I found you through TitiCrafty's Linky - nice to meet you! Love for you to check out my site as well - handmade, crochet, family. Happiness is handmade ;)

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  11. Looks so delicious! I love artichoke! Pinned this so I can make it soon for my family, thanks!
    Selene @ Restoration Beauty

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