Cashew Chicken Casserole Recipe

Cashew Chicken Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 3 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 1/2 cup cubed process American cheese
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
• 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
• 1 1/3 cup milk
• 1 (1 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 2/3 cup crushed saltines (about 20 crackers)
• 3/4 cup cashew halves

Method

1. In a greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan, layer the first seven ingredients in the order listed
2. In a bowl, combine the soups, milk and broth
3. Pour over water chestnuts
4. Cover and refrigerate overnight
5. Toss butter and cracker crumbs; sprinkle over casserole
6. Top with cashews
7. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes or until macaroni is tender

Yields 6 servings

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