CHICKEN CASHEW CHINESE NOODLE CASSEROLE

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This is a great "go-to" casserole. I've been making it for years for pot lucks, funeral collations, family get-togethers, etc. Has a lot of really good textures and tastes in it. Just add a side salad and it's a meal!

Provided by Terrie Hoelscher

Categories     Casseroles

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c diced celery
1/4 c diced onion
1 Tbsp butter
1 1/2 c cooked chicken, cubed or torn into small pieces*
1/4 lb dry-roasted cashews**, divided usage
1 can(s) cream of mushroom soup, low sodium
1/4 c milk
3 oz can dry chinese ('chow mein') noodles, divided usage
1 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1 can(s) water chestnuts, drained, sliced

Steps:

  • 1. * you can substitute a large [10-oz.]can of cooked chicken, drained ** I have also substituted slivered almonds, reserving some for top of casserole
  • 2. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray an 8x8" baking dish with PAM.
  • 3. In a large skillet, saute' onion and celery together in butter, until soft and translucent, about 4 - 5 minutes.
  • 4. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well, reserving some of the chinese noodles and cashews (or slivered almonds) for the top.
  • 5. Spoon into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle reserved chinese noodles and cashews (or slivered almonds) over top of casserole.
  • 6. Bake for 30 - 35 minutes, until golden and bubbly.

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