Chicken Casserole

Chicken Casserole




Ingredients:
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained
4 - 5 cups cooked chicken, coarsely chopped
Note: You can substitute chunks(not cold cut slices) of cooked ham for chicken.
12 oz. Swiss cheese, shredded
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 heaping cups herb-seasoned croutons
1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of celery soup
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
1/2 cup milk
Note: I like to blend together soup, mayonnaise, yogurt/sour cream and milk.
1 onion, chopped
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Lightly spray a large baking casserole dish.
3. Drain and coarsely chop the artichoke hearts.
4. Combine chicken, artichoke hearts and shredded Swiss cheese in a large bowl and blend well.
5. Combine celery, croutons, soup, mayonnaise, yogurt/sour cream, milk, onion and salt in a medium bowl and mix well.
6. Add soup mixture to chicken mixture and mix well.
7. Spoon into prepared baking dish.
8. Bake until lightly browned and bubbly, about 40 to 45 minutes.