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Chicken-Cashew Casserole
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Prep Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
1 hour 20 minutes
Homemade cashew chicken casserole with chow mein noodles, nuts, and water chestnuts ready in 15 minutes. A delicious alternative to expensive Chinese takeout.
Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 can (28 oz) chicken chow mein mix
  • 3 cups chow mein noodles
  • 2 cups snow (Chinese) pea pods
  • 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 cup cashew pieces
Instructions:
  • Place chicken in a 10- or 9-inch glass pie plate, arranging the thickest parts towards the outer edges (ensuring the sides of the chicken touch). Cover the plate with microwavable plastic wrap, leaving a small vent. Microwave on Medium (50%) for 14 to 16 minutes or until the chicken's juices run clear when the thickest part is cut (170°F). Allow it to rest for 5 minutes, then cut into your preferred size pieces after cooling slightly.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 3-quart casserole with cooking spray. Drain the large can of vegetables. Place 1 1/2 cups of chow mein noodles in the bottom of the casserole. In a large bowl, combine both cans of chow mein mix, pea pods, soup, water chestnuts, soy sauce, and 3/4 cup of cashews.
  • Mix the chicken into the chow mein, then spread it over the chow mein noodles in a casserole dish.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake for approximately 1 hour until it is heated through. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1 1/2 cups of noodles and 1/4 cup of cashews. Sprinkle this mixture over the casserole and bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes.

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