Crunchy Chicken Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. chopped celery
2 c. cubed, cooked chicken
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c. crushed cornflakes
1 Tbsp. butter
1 1/2 c. cooked rice
3/4 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. sliced almonds
2 Tbsp. chopped onions
1 Tbsp. butter

Preparation

Saute celery in 1 tablespoon butter until tender.
Remove from heat.
Add chicken, rice, soup, mayonnaise, chestnuts, almonds, onions, salt and pepper.
Spoon into 2 1/2-quart ungreased dish. Combine 1 tablespoon melted butter and cornflakes.
Sprinkle on top.
Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes at 350\u00b0.