Party Chicken Casserole - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
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.