Ingredients

  • 2 c. chunked cooked chicken
  • 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen peas, cooked and drained
  • 1 c. diced celery
  • 1 can (5 oz.) water chestnuts, drained and sliced
  • 1/2 c. sliced toasted almonds
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped green pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. grated onion
  • 1/4 c. sliced ripe olives
  • 1 Tbsp. white wine (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. milk
  • 1 can (10 1/2 oz.) cream of chicken soup, undiluted
  • 1 c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • In a 2-quart casserole, combine chicken, peas, celery, water chestnuts, almonds, green pepper, onion and olives.
  • Sprinkle with wine, lemon juice and salt.
  • Mix gently.
  • In small saucepan combine milk and soup.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Add to casserole mixture and blend well. Place in oven for about 20 minutes.
  • Remove and sprinkle with bread cubes, return to oven to toast bread cubes.
  • Remove and sprinkle with grated cheese and return to oven until cheese is melted.
  • Serves 6 to 8.