Chinese Cashew Chicken Casserole

AsianChickenIntermediate60 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken, chunked
  • 1 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, grated
  • 0.5 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped (or 1.5 tsp dried)
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.3 tsp black pepper
  • 5 oz Chinese chow mein noodles
  • 10 0.8 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole cashew nuts

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken chunks and cook until lightly browned. Remove with a slotted spoon.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, toss browned chicken with celery, carrots, green pepper and tarragon. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Whisk together cream of mushroom soup and chicken broth in a separate bowl.

  5. 5

    In a large casserole dish, layer half the noodles, then half the chicken mixture, then pour half the soup mixture over top. Repeat the layers.

  6. 6

    Scatter cashews over the top.

  7. 7

    Bake at 350°F for about 45 minutes until bubbling and cashews are golden.

Tags

asian