Chow Mein Chicken Casserole

Source: MaryBeth Poncinie gave me the recipe, but it originated from Louise Mayer in Southern Living I think.

One of the yummiest chicken casseroles I have ever tasted! Any time I make this for someone, they request the recipe – so here it is…

Ingredients:

1 Tablespoon butter or margarine

1 small red bell pepper, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 (8-ounce) packages sliced fresh mushrooms

1/3 cup slivered almonds

3 green onions, chopped

1 (10 ¾ ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

¾ cup mayonnaise

2 teaspoons soy sauce

3 cups chopped cooked chicken

¼ teaspoon pepper

1 (3 ounce) can chow mein noodles (the hard crunchy ones)

Directions:

Melt butter in a large skillet. Add red bell pepper, garlic, and mushrooms; sauté until tender.

Stir in almonds and next 6 ingredients; pour into a lightly greased 11-x-7 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with chow mein noodles.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly.