Best 6 Chicken Cashew Chinese Noodle Casserole Recipes

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**Introduction:**

Are you looking for an easy and flavorful Asian-inspired dish that the whole family will enjoy? Look no further than this Chicken Cashew Chinese Noodle Casserole! This casserole is packed with tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and a creamy sauce, all nestled on a bed of springy Chinese noodles. With a perfect balance of flavors and textures, this casserole is sure to become a weeknight favorite. And the best part? It's incredibly easy to make, thanks to the use of simple ingredients and a few kitchen shortcuts.

**Additional Recipes in the Article:**

* **Chicken Cashew Chinese Noodles:** This classic stir-fry dish is a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Simply toss cooked chicken, cashews, and vegetables in a flavorful sauce, and serve over rice or noodles.

* **Chicken and Cashew Stir-Fry with Snow Peas:** This stir-fry is a lighter and healthier version of the classic dish. Snow peas add a crisp and refreshing flavor, while the sauce is made with low-sodium soy sauce and vegetable broth.

* **Cashew Chicken:** This popular Chinese takeout dish is made with tender chicken, cashews, and a sweet and savory sauce. It's a great option for a party or potluck.

* **Chinese Noodle Casserole:** This hearty and satisfying casserole is made with Chinese noodles, ground beef, vegetables, and a creamy sauce. It's a great way to use up leftover noodles or rice.

* **Chicken and Cashew Lo Mein:** This classic Chinese noodle dish is made with stir-fried chicken, cashews, and vegetables. It's a flavorful and satisfying meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CASHEW CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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I especially like this dish because I can get it ready the day before I need it. It's easy to whip up with common pantry items, including macaroni, canned soup and saltine crackers. -Julie Ridlon, Solway, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup Velveeta
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1-1/3 cups whole milk
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1/4 cup butter, melted
2/3 cup crushed saltines (about 20 crackers)
3/4 cup cashew halves

Steps:

  • In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer the first 7 ingredients in the order listed. In a large bowl, combine the soups, milk and broth. Pour over water chestnuts. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Toss butter and cracker crumbs; sprinkle over casserole. Top with cashews. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until macaroni is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calories, Fat 25g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 1095mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

CHICKEN CASHEW CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Chicken Cashew Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Just Call Me Martha

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
1/4 lb mushroom, sliced
1 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup onion, chopped
2 cups cooked chicken, diced
1/3 cup cashews
1 can chow mein noodles
1 can mushroom soup
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Saute mushrooms in butter until brown.
  • Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Saute celery and onions (add more butter if necessary).
  • Combine mushrooms, celery, onions, chicken, cashews, 2/3 of the can of noodles, soup and water together in casserole dish.
  • Top with the other 1/3 can of noodles.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.8, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 60.1, Sodium 518.3, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.1, Protein 21.2

CASHEW CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Creamy, ricey yumminess. This recipe comes from the Junior League of the Ozarks cookbook, Sassafras. It's very quick to put together.

Provided by Lalaflutist

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup
2/3 cup chicken broth
4 cups cooked diced chicken
4 tablespoons soy sauce (I use low sodium)
2 cups cooked rice
1 cup chow mein noodles
1 cup cashew nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a large saucepan, saute celery and onion in butter until tender.
  • Stir in soup and chicken broth.
  • Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken and soy sauce.
  • Cook over low heat 5 minutes.
  • Stir in rice.
  • Spoon into a 9x13 inch baking dish and bake until liquid bubbles to the surface, 15-20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle noodles and nuts on top and brown in oven.

CASHEW CHICKEN WITH NOODLES



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I tried this recipe for chicken with cashew nuts when making freezer meals with some friends. I was smitten! It's quick, easy and so delicious! -Anita Beachy, Bealeton, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces uncooked thick rice noodles
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
6 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup unsalted cashews
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
Toasted sesame seeds, optional

Steps:

  • Cook rice noodles according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, cornstarch and garlic. Add chicken. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute chicken mixture in peanut and sesame oils until no longer pink. Add onions; cook 1 minute longer., Drain noodles; stir into skillet. Add cashews and chili sauce and heat through. If desired, top with toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638 calories, Fat 26g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 870mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

CHOW MEIN NOODLE CASSEROLE



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This is a very tasty dish that even my kids love! It can easily be cut in half. It uses soy sauce and chow mein noodles to give it an Asian flair.

Provided by Cindy B :)

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Noodle Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
½ cup slivered almonds
1 cup cooked rice
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
½ cup water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
5 ounces chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes. Add the onion and celery and saute for 5 more minutes.
  • In a separate medium bowl, combine the almonds, rice, soup, water and soy sauce. Mix together well and add to the beef mixture. Place this into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with chow mein noodles.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Cholesterol 74.8 mg, Fat 35.5 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 1513.8 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

CHICKEN CASHEW CHINESE NOODLE CASSEROLE



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This is a great "go-to" casserole. I've been making it for years for pot lucks, funeral collations, family get-togethers, etc. Has a lot of really good textures and tastes in it. Just add a side salad and it's a meal!

Provided by Terrie Hoelscher

Categories     Casseroles

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c diced celery
1/4 c diced onion
1 Tbsp butter
1 1/2 c cooked chicken, cubed or torn into small pieces*
1/4 lb dry-roasted cashews**, divided usage
1 can(s) cream of mushroom soup, low sodium
1/4 c milk
3 oz can dry chinese ('chow mein') noodles, divided usage
1 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1 can(s) water chestnuts, drained, sliced

Steps:

  • 1. * you can substitute a large [10-oz.]can of cooked chicken, drained ** I have also substituted slivered almonds, reserving some for top of casserole
  • 2. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray an 8x8" baking dish with PAM.
  • 3. In a large skillet, saute' onion and celery together in butter, until soft and translucent, about 4 - 5 minutes.
  • 4. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well, reserving some of the chinese noodles and cashews (or slivered almonds) for the top.
  • 5. Spoon into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle reserved chinese noodles and cashews (or slivered almonds) over top of casserole.
  • 6. Bake for 30 - 35 minutes, until golden and bubbly.

Tips and Conclusion

Tips:

  • For the chicken, you can use either boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. If using thighs, trim off excess fat before cooking.
  • To save time, you can use frozen vegetables.
  • If you don't have cashew nuts, you can substitute another type of nut, such as almonds or peanuts.
  • To make the casserole even more flavorful, you can add a tablespoon of oyster sauce or soy sauce to the sauce.
  • Serve the casserole with rice or noodles.

Conclusion: This Chicken Cashew Chinese Noodle Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a busy weeknight meal. It's packed with flavor and sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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