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Cashew Chicken Casserole

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

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 pepper
  • 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
  • 1 1/3 cups milk
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 2/3 cup crushed saltine crackers
  • 3/4 cup cashew halves

Directions

  1. In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish, layer the first seven ingredients in the order listed. In a 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 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2006 by ColleenaMareena   view full review
This is my family's favorite dinner! We've made it several times, and have altered a few...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2010 by JoniL   view full review
This is a terrific dish and it's easy to modify to meet your needs. If you don't want to let...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2008 by 2FEISTY   view full review
This was great, wouldn't change a thing! We didn't think it had too much liquid either, very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2009 by ALBIONLUVBUG Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was ok, but probably not something I would make again. I used a bag of frozen stir fry...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2009 by allylovesit!   view full review
This recipe is very good However, it was lacking some flavor.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2010 by WZRDREAMS   view full review
My boyfriend and I don't like water chestnuts so we substituted them for broccoli. Other than...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2010 by KellyCO   view full review
Wow, I really did not like this at all, especially for all the work and ingredients needed. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2008 by HeidiKatherine   view full review
This was good, not fantastic. I think what I liked the most was the crunch of the cashews and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2007 by poppy127   view full review
This was very easy but I'm not sure I liked the flavors.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2010 by DaisyKat   view full review
This is now my husband's favorite dish out of all that I make. I followed the recipe's...

 

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