CHICKEN-CASHEW CASSEROLE

Chicken-Cashew Casserole image

Skip pricey Chinese takeout. Instead, pull together this casserole version of cashew chicken, with crunchy chow mein noodles, nuts and water chestnuts, in just 15 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 can (28 oz) chicken chow mein mix
3 cups chow mein noodles
2 cups snow (Chinese) pea pods
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup
1 can (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 cup cashew pieces

Steps:

In 10- or 9-inch glass pie plate, arrange chicken, thickest parts to outside edges (sides of chicken will touch). Cover plate with microwavable plastic wrap, folding back one corner or edge 1/4 inch to vent steam. Microwave on Medium (50%) 14 to 16 minutes or or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Let stand 5 minutes. Cool slightly; cut into desired size of pieces.
Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Spray 3-quart casserole with cooking spray. Separate cans from chow mein mix. Drain large can of vegetables. In bottom of casserole, place 1 1/2 cups of the chow mein noodles. In large bowl, stir together both cans of chow mein mix, the pea pods, soup, water chestnuts, soy sauce and 3/4 cup of the cashews.
Stir chicken into chow mein mixture. Spoon over chow mein noodles in casserole.
Cover with foil; bake about 1 hour or until hot. In small bowl, mix remaining 1 1/2 cups noodles and 1/4 cup cashews; sprinkle over casserole. Bake uncovered 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 4 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1590 mg