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Cashew Chicken Casserole

Name: Cashew Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni; 3 cups cubed cooked chicken; 1/2 cup Velveeta; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted; 1-1/3 cups whole milk; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 2/3 cup crushed saltines (about 20 crackers); 3/4 cup cashew halves

11 reviews

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 35 min.

Makes

8 servings

I especially like this dish because I can get it ready the day before I need it. It's easy to whip up with common pantry items, including macaroni, canned soup and saltine crackers. —Julie Ridlon, Solway, Minnesota

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Ingredients

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup Velveeta
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1-1/3 cups whole milk
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1/4 cup butter, melted
2/3 cup crushed saltines (about 20 crackers)
3/4 cup cashew halves

Directions

In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer the first 7 ingredients in the order listed. In a large bowl, combine the soups, milk and broth. Pour over water chestnuts. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Toss butter and cracker crumbs; sprinkle over casserole. Top with cashews. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until macaroni is tender.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 464 calories, 25g fat (9g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 1095mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein.

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