Cashew Chicken Casserole

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Cashew Chicken Casserole

Makes 6 servings

Prep (start night before):

• Cook Chicken (I always boil mine and then chop)
• Chop Onions and Celery
• Crush saltines

Ingredients:

• 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 3 cups cooked boneless skinless chicken breast halves chopped
• 1/2 cup cubed American cheese process (like Velveeta)
• 1 small onion chopped
• 1/2 cup celery chopped
• 1 8-ounce can water chestnuts
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1 1/3 cups milk
• 1 14 1/2-ounce can chicken broth
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine melted
• 2/3 cup crushed saltine crackers approx. 20 crackers
• 3/4 cup cashew nuts

Instructions:

1. In a greased 13x9 inch baking dish, layer the 1st six ingredients in the order listed.
2. In a bowl, combine the soups, milk and broth. Pour over the ingredients in the baking dish.
3. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
4. Toss butter and cracker crumbs; sprinkle over casserole. Top with cashews.
5. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until macaroni is tender.

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