Ingredients

  • 1 large fryer
  • celery and onion
  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. vermicelli
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes with chilies, diced
  • 1 can cream of tomato soup
  • 1/2 lb. Cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 can diced water chestnuts
  • 1 can sliced mushrooms

Method

  • Stew chicken in water with celery and onion to taste.
  • Debone; cut chicken into small bite size pieces.
  • Cover and set aside. Boil vermicelli in chicken broth until just done; drain and save broth.
  • Place mushroom soup, tomatoes, tomato soup and cheese in boiler and heat slowly to liquify.
  • Add chicken, vermicelli, chestnuts and mushrooms; stir lightly.
  • If mixture appears to be too dry, a small amount of broth may be added.
  • Bake at 350° only until it bubbles, as it can be easily overcooked.
  • Cheese may be placed on top of casserole if desired, but I like mine mixed into the casserole.