Recipe: Ham and Chicken Casserole (freezes well)

recipelink.com Chat Room Recipe Swap - 2001-02-14
From: Nancy,.SanFran

Ham and Chicken Casserole with Swiss Cheese
Recipe By :Casseroles {Christie Katona and Thomas Katona}
Serving Size : 6

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms -- sliced
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 cups cubed cooked chicken or turkey
1 cup cubed cooked ham
1 8 oz. can sliced water chestnuts -- drained
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
3 tablespoons butter or margarine -- melted

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 1 1/2-quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook onion and mushrooms in butter until soft. Sprinkle with flour, salt, and pepper. Add half-and-half and sherry. Cook until thickened. Add chicken, ham, and water chestnuts. Pour mixture into casserole. Top with cheese. Combine crumbs and melted butter and sprinkle over top. Bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden.

NOTE: This dish freezes well.