Easy Almond Chicken Or Turkey Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt and pepper
4 -5 cups chopped cooked turkey or 4 -5 cups cooked chicken
3 1/2 cups cooked rice (can use les)
3 -4 celery ribs, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, sliced and drained
1 1/2 cups sliced almonds
TOPPING
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
2 cups crushed butter flavored crackers
1/3 cup butter, melted, plus
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup sliced almonds

Preparation

Set oven to 350 degrees.
Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, combine soup, mayo, sour cream, onion, lemon juice, salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese; mix well to combine.
Stir in the cooked turkey or chicken, cooked rice, celery, water chestnuts, and almonds; mix to combine.
Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
In a bowl, combine all topping ingredients, and sprinkle over casserole.
Bake uncovered for about 35-40 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.