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                                            Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 12  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    Rich and creamy with lots of chicken, this hot dish gets a nice crunch from water chestnuts and toasted almonds.Ruth Burrus, Zionsville, Indiana Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                4 cups cubed cooked chicken  |  
                                                8 celery ribs, sliced  |  
                                                2 cans (8 ounces each) sliced water chestnuts, drained  |  
                                                1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted  |  
                                                1-1/2 cups mayonnaise  |  
                                                1-1/2 cups (12 ounces) sour cream  |  
                                                1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms  |  
                                                1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted  |  
                                                2 tablespoons finely chopped onion  |  
                                                2 tablespoons lemon juice  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon salt  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon pepper  |  
                                                1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese  |  
                                                1/2 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. In a large bowl, combine the first 12 ingredients. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and bread crumbs. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 12 servings.                              | 
                         
                         
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