ellen's cashew chicken

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

I found this online but tweaked it quite a bit. I didn't used to even like cashews. It wasn't until I first tried cashew chicken in a Chinese restaurant that I found I love them, almost as much as almonds! This is a do-ahead recipe, for those busy days. Photo by: http://www.hungry-girl.com/chew/show/2437

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For ellen's cashew chicken

  • 2 c
    uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 3 c
    cubed chicken (i use two large cans chicken breast, drained)
  • 1/2 c
    cheez whiz
  • 1 sm
    onion, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    chopped celery
  • 1/2 c
    chopped green pepper
  • 1 can
    (8 oz.) sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 2 can
    (10 3/4 oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
  • 1 1/3 c
    milk
  • 1 can
    (14 1/2 oz.) chicken broth
  • 1/4 c
    butter, melted
  • 2/3 c
    fine bread crumbs
  • 3/4 - 1 c
    cashew halves

How To Make ellen's cashew chicken

  • 1
    In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer the first seven ingredients in the order listed. In a large bowl, combine the soup, milk and broth. Pour over water chestnuts.
  • 2
    Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • 3
    Toss butter and bread crumbs; sprinkle over casserole. Top with cashews. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees, for 35-40 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
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