3 c. chicken, cooked
1 c. celery, diced
1/2 c. onion, chopped
3/4 c. Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 c. mayonnaise
2/3 c. milk
1 (10 oz.) pkg. chopped frozen broccoli, cooked and drained
1/2 tsp. salt
Pepper to taste
1/2 c. almonds or cashews (optional)

Mix chicken, celery, onion, 1/2 cup cheese, mayonnaise, milk, soup and broccoli together, season with salt and pepper. Put in 2-quart greased casserole dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese and top with nuts. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes. Make another layer in the same order. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour covered. Bake another 15 minutes.