Make ahead chicken bake

By brider

Ingredients

• 5 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 5 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
• 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon pimientos optional
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped onion
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 can chow mien noodles
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Transfer to a greased 3 qt baking dish; sprinkle with cheese, chow mien noodles and almonds. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake uncovered at 350 for 30 -35 minutes until lightly browned and cheese is bubbly.