Ingredients

  • 2 c. boneless chicken breast pieces, cut up, cooked
  • 1 c. celery
  • 1 c. cooked rice
  • 1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 3/4 c. mayonnaise
  • 1 c. sliced water chestnuts (1 can)
  • 1/2 c. sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1/4 Tbsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1 to 2 oz. diced pimentos 1
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped onions
  • paprika
  • 1/2 Tbsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 2/3 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Method

  • Stir-fry chicken in olive oil until done (not pink in center). Mix all ingredients except cheese, paprika and cracker crumbs. Blend well.
  • Place in 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Bake uncovered at 350° for 45 minutes (longer if frozen).
  • During last 10 minutes garnish with buttered cracker crumbs, cheese and paprika.
  • Yields 8 servings.