Americanized Chinese Chicken Casserole

Love the taste of Chinese but want cheese too? I'm not sure where this recipe came from, but it's a great blending of two cultures and very kid-friendly. My family loves it!

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1  cup chicken broth
• 1 (10 1/2ounce) can  cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1  cup  sliced almonds (optional)
• 1 (4 1/2ounce) can  sliced mushrooms
• 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained & chopped
• 1  cup celery, chopped
• 1 (5 ounce) can  chow mein noodles
• 1  cup  shredded cheddar cheese (or more if desired)
• 1  teaspoon butter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cut chicken breasts into small cubes.
3. Melt butter in skillet, and cook chicken until lightly browned. Set aside.
4. Butter/grease baking dish.
5. In large mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken, broth, soup, milk, almonds, mushrooms, water chestnuts, celery and cheese. Mix well.
6. Spread mixture into baking dish.
7. Bake uncovered for 40 minutes.
8. Sprinkle chow mein noodles over top of dish.
9. Bake another 5 minutes or until mixture is bubbly. Watch that noodles don't burn.
10. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving.