CASHEW CHICKEN BAKE

Cashew Chicken Bake image

I first tasted this easy chicken dish at the home of a good friend years ago. I've made it many times since for my husband, who likes it as much as I do.-Ruth Olson, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1-1/2 cups chopped celery
1-1/2 cups cooked small pasta
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 tablespoon grated onion
1/2 teaspoons salt
Dash pepper
1 cup salted cashew halves

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, pasta, mayonnaise, cheese, pimientos, onion, salt and pepper. Chop 1/4 cup cashews; set aside. Stir the remaining cashews into chicken mixture. , Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with chopped cashews. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641 calories, Fat 51g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 710mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.