SCALLOPED CHICKEN CASSEROLE

1 cup chopped green onions
1 cup chopped celery
1 small green OR sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup shredded carrots
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbs vegetable oil
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup (4 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup (4 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup mayo
1 tbs minced fresh parsley OR 1 tsp dried parsley flakes
14 slices day-old whole wheat bread, cubed
4 eggs
2 cups milk
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 tbs worcestershire sauce
paprika

in a skillet, saute onions, celery, green pepper, carrots and garlic in oil until crisp-tender. transfer to a large bowl; add chicken, cheeses, mayo and parsley. place half of the bread cubes in a greased 13″x9″x2″ baking dish. top with chicken mixture and remaining bread cubes. in a bowl, beat eggs; add milk, soup and worcestershire sauce. pour over casserole. sprinkle with paprika. bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

12-16 servings

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