Amazing Almond Chicken Casserole

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.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 698 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 ½ cups mayonnaise
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 1 cup shredded Colby cheese
• 1 ½ cups crushed buttery round crackers
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 4 cups cooked diced chicken
• 2 cups water chestnuts, drained (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.