Cashew Chicken Casserole

Cashew Chicken Casserole is a humble recipe with great flavor and texture. Fresh lemon juice perks up the flavor while cashews bring a bit of crunch. Save that leftover chicken, and turn it into your next meal with this easy recipe.

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time40 mins

Course: Casserole, Entree, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cashew Chicken Casserole, Chicken Cashew Casserole, Chicken casserole recipe, Chicken Casserole with Cashew Nuts, Chicken Casserole with Cashews, Chicken Casserole with Potato Chips

Servings:

Calories: 310kcal

Author: Barbara

Ingredients

1 cup macaroni noodles
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
1 1/2 cups celery, finely diced
2 Tablespoons green pepper, finely diced
2 Tablespoons onion, minced
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup cashews, roughly chopped
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup potato chips, crushed

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Spray a 2 1/2 quart dish or an 8 x 8 inch dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Cook 1 cup dry macaroni in boiling water until al dente; drain well.
Mix all ingredients except potato chips. Pour into prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle crushed potato chips over top.
Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and hot.

Notes

This is a great leftover chicken recipe. Cashew Chicken Casserole recipe calls for 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken but it can be a little more or a little less.
Use cooked chicken; it can be shredded or diced.
Substitute red, orange or yellow peppers for green ones if desired.
Start with 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni; cook it per package instructions, and be sure to drain well.
Low fat mayonnaise could be used if you prefer a lower fat version.
Crushed cracker crumbs or cornflakes are a great substitution for the crushed potato chips in this chicken casserole with cashew nuts.
Love potato chips on your casseroles? Try Mom's Tuna Casserole and Classic Chicken Casserole.

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