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Chicken Chow Mein Casserole

Chicken Chow Mein Casserole

An easy-to-prepare flavorful casserole that makes great use of leftover chicken.
Course Main Course
Servings 4
My Island Bistro Kitchen My Island Bistro Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked chicken, cubed
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup diced red pepper
  • 2.5 oz sliced mushrooms (about 3/4 cup)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 284ml tin Cream of Chicken Soup
  • 1/8 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup cashew pieces, chopped
  • 2 1/2 oz sliced water chestnuts, drained and rinsed
  • 2.5 oz chow mein noodles (reserve 1 oz for casserole topping)

Instructions

  1. Grease 1½ quart casserole and set aside. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic, onion, celery, red pepper, and mushrooms, stirring constantly, for 3-4 minutes, just until the onions are transparent.

  3. Combine the chicken broth and soup together in bowl or large measuring cup. Stir in the ground ginger and Parmesan cheese. Transfer the sautéed vegetables to large bowl and add the chicken, soup mixture, cashew pieces, and water chestnuts. Mix together. Carefully fold in 1½ oz chow mein noodles. Transfer mixture to prepared casserole and sprinkle with remaining 1 oz chow mein noodles.
  4. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until casserole is hot and bubbly.

Recipe Notes

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