chicken cashew chinese noodle casserole

(2 RATINGS)
144 Pinches
Harpers Ferry, WV
Updated on Jan 12, 2011

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!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min
method ---
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

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

How To Make chicken cashew chinese noodle casserole

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

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Category: Chicken
Category: Casseroles
Culture: Asian

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