Chicken Imperial Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sliced celery
3 c. cooked rice
3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped (optional)
1/2 c. chicken broth
1/2 c. mayo
mushroom or celery soup
1 tsp. onion powder
1 1/2 c. chow mein noodles (optional)
2 c. boned chicken pieces
1 c. grated Cheddar cheese
1/2 c. toasted slivered almonds (optional)
1/2 c. milk
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Combine celery, chicken, rice, cheese, eggs and almonds. Blend broth, milk, mayo, soups and seasonings; pour over chicken mixture.
Pour over chicken mixture.
Pour into a greased shallow 2 1/2-quart casserole.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes.
I also add a little more grated cheese and paprika over all.
This dish can be frozen.