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Amazing Almond Chicken Casserole

By: AMYRULEEN 
"Amazingly Wonderful Almond Chicken Casserole! My grandmother made this for me, and I could not believe how wonderful it was. It is very rich and filling. It would be great for potlucks, or family reunions."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (25)

What to Drink?

Wine Chardonnay
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can water or chicken broth
  • 4 cups cooked diced chicken
  • 2 cups water chestnuts, drained (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 2 cups chopped celery
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed buttery round crackers
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 cup shredded Colby cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a large pan over medium heat, stir together cream of chicken soup and water (or broth). Stir in chicken, chestnuts, lemon juice, and mayonnaise. Stir in celery, onion, salt, and rice. Combine well, then pour into a casserole dish.
  3. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Pour in crushed crackers, and stir to coat with butter. Pour crackers over the top of casserole. Then sprinkle almonds and shredded cheese over the top.
  4. Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 696 | Total Fat: 54.8g | Cholesterol: 94mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2007 by RKUHLOW   view full review
This recipe was a big hit with my whole family. It is now a regular on my meal-planning...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2007 by Sarah   view full review
Very quick prep...and very good texture to the dish...however, I would cut the mayo amount by...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2008 by Wendy   view full review
My husband absolutely hates mayo, so I took it out and substituted a half cup of sour cream...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2005 by BARTKADN   view full review
This was really easy and quite good. I can't give it a 5 yet, but some tweaking next time and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2009 by vegasbaby   view full review
I must have done something wrong because, all the reviews are great, but this waas terrible! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2006 by QUINNTESSA   view full review
All you can taste is the mayo. Won't make again
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2005 by mom2oovc   view full review
I was afraid to try it since there weren't any reviews yet, but I'm glad I did...it was tasty...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2005 by VDUBPRINCESS   view full review
This was very flavorful! But we all got a stomach ache after eating it. There is just too much...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2005 by SKEETERGIRL87   view full review
I was disappointed in how this turned out. I was really excited because I had been looking for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2010 by karmaisab2010   view full review
I gave this 3 stars although it is a VERY good dish. However, I did some things different than...

 

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