Go Back

M.Q.'s Chicken Casserole

This is a great dish that's easy to throw together on a busy weeknight, but fancy enough to serve to company.
5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe
Course Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • 2 to 2 1/2 pounds chicken, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz, each)
  • 1 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cans sliced water chestnuts, drained (8 oz, each)
  • 1 1/2 tsp tarragon
  • 1 1/2 cups grated medium-sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups potato chips, crushed

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a large bowl, combine chicken, almonds, celery, onion, soup, mayonnaise, chestnuts and tarragon and mix thor­oughly to blend. Spread evenly in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
  • Top chicken mixture with cheese and potato chips. Place in oven and immediately reduce heat to 350 degrees. Bake in preheated oven about 30 minutes. Do not allow sauce to bubble as it will separate. Makes 10 to 12 servings. Enjoy!