Best 7 Christys Cashew Chicken Casserole Recipes

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"Christy's Cashew Chicken Casserole" is a satisfying and delectable dish that combines the flavors of tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and a creamy sauce, making it a delightful meal for any occasion. This casserole is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you are a seasoned cook or just starting in the kitchen, this recipe will guide you through the simple steps to create a delicious and comforting dish that will be a hit with your family and friends.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CASHEW CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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I especially like this dish because I can get it ready the day before I need it. It's easy to whip up with common pantry items, including macaroni, canned soup and saltine crackers. -Julie Ridlon, Solway, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup Velveeta
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1-1/3 cups whole milk
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1/4 cup butter, melted
2/3 cup crushed saltines (about 20 crackers)
3/4 cup cashew halves

Steps:

  • In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer the first 7 ingredients in the order listed. In a large bowl, combine the soups, milk and broth. Pour over water chestnuts. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Toss butter and cracker crumbs; sprinkle over casserole. Top with cashews. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until macaroni is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calories, Fat 25g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 1095mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

CHICKEN-CASHEW CASSEROLE



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Skip pricey Chinese takeout. Instead, pull together this casserole version of cashew chicken, with crunchy chow mein noodles, nuts and water chestnuts, in just 15 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 can (28 oz) chicken chow mein mix
3 cups chow mein noodles
2 cups snow (Chinese) pea pods
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup
1 can (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 cup cashew pieces

Steps:

  • In 10- or 9-inch glass pie plate, arrange chicken, thickest parts to outside edges (sides of chicken will touch). Cover plate with microwavable plastic wrap, folding back one corner or edge 1/4 inch to vent steam. Microwave on Medium (50%) 14 to 16 minutes or or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Let stand 5 minutes. Cool slightly; cut into desired size of pieces.
  • Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Spray 3-quart casserole with cooking spray. Separate cans from chow mein mix. Drain large can of vegetables. In bottom of casserole, place 1 1/2 cups of the chow mein noodles. In large bowl, stir together both cans of chow mein mix, the pea pods, soup, water chestnuts, soy sauce and 3/4 cup of the cashews.
  • Stir chicken into chow mein mixture. Spoon over chow mein noodles in casserole.
  • Cover with foil; bake about 1 hour or until hot. In small bowl, mix remaining 1 1/2 cups noodles and 1/4 cup cashews; sprinkle over casserole. Bake uncovered 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 4 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1590 mg

JEREMIAH'S CASHEW CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Perfect recipe for using up leftover chicken and rice. No cream of anything soup required! Using simplified bechamel and tarragon, this casserole isn't quite run of the mill.

Provided by jeremiah pressley

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted     Breasts

Time 42m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon dried tarragon
1 ¼ cups chicken broth, divided
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
3 cups cooked jasmine rice
1 ½ cups chopped baby broccoli
1 cup coarsely chopped roasted cashews

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 3-quart casserole dish.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Mix in flour and tarragon; cook for about 1 minute. Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and heavy cream gradually; stir continuously until smooth and thick, 6 to 8 minutes. Mix chicken breast, salt, and white pepper into sauce.
  • Fill casserole dish with cooked rice. Spread broccoli on top. Pour remaining 1/4 cup chicken broth and sauce over broccoli. Sprinkle cashews evenly on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 64.1 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 282.5 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

CASHEW CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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This is a mildly seasoned casserole that my kids really liked. Would be easy to charge it up with some exotic seasonings.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups frozen broccoli cuts
1 3/4 cups boiling water
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 (6 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granule
1 teaspoon ground ginger
pepper
1 cup salted cashews, divided

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, add in all ingredients except the cashews; mix well to combine.
  • Pour mixture into a greased shallow 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
  • Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 45-55 minutes or until rice is tender and chicken is not pink.
  • Stir in 3/4 cup of cashews.
  • Sprinkle remaining cashews on top of casserole.
  • Serve warm.

CASHEW CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Creamy, ricey yumminess. This recipe comes from the Junior League of the Ozarks cookbook, Sassafras. It's very quick to put together.

Provided by Lalaflutist

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup
2/3 cup chicken broth
4 cups cooked diced chicken
4 tablespoons soy sauce (I use low sodium)
2 cups cooked rice
1 cup chow mein noodles
1 cup cashew nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a large saucepan, saute celery and onion in butter until tender.
  • Stir in soup and chicken broth.
  • Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken and soy sauce.
  • Cook over low heat 5 minutes.
  • Stir in rice.
  • Spoon into a 9x13 inch baking dish and bake until liquid bubbles to the surface, 15-20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle noodles and nuts on top and brown in oven.

CASHEW CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI



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"I love to cook and bake for my family and friends," says Bonnie DeVries. The reader from Brainerd, Minnesota seasons this chicken and rice casserole with ground ginger, then stirs in some crunchy cashews. -Bonnie DeVries, Brainerd, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups frozen broccoli cuts
1-3/4 cups boiling water
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground ginger
Pepper to taste
3/4 cup salted cashews, divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Transfer to a greased shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. , Cover and bake at 375° for 45-55 minutes or until rice is tender and chicken is no longer pink. Stir in 1/2 cup of cashews. Sprinkle with remaining cashews.

Nutrition Facts :

CASHEW CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Plan ahead to get this dish ready the day before you need it. It's easy to whip up with common pantry items.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
½ cup cubed process American cheese
1 small onion, chopped
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 ⅓ cups milk
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
¼ cup butter or margarine, melted
⅔ cup crushed saltine crackers
¾ cup cashew halves

Steps:

  • In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish, layer the first seven ingredients in the order listed. In a bowl, combine the soups, milk and broth. Pour over water chestnuts. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Toss butter and cracker crumbs; sprinkle over casserole. Top with cashews.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until macaroni is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 649.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.9 g, Cholesterol 93.7 mg, Fat 33.1 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 34.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 1451.8 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

Tips:

  • Use raw cashew nuts for the best flavor and texture. If using roasted cashews, reduce the cooking time by 5 minutes.
  • To make the sauce creamier, blend it in a food processor or blender until smooth.
  • To add a little spice to the dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
  • Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Christy's Cashew Chicken Casserole is a quick and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love. It's packed with flavor and protein, and it's sure to become a new favorite. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give Christy's Cashew Chicken Casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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