Chicken Almond Dish (aunt Jens)

Why I Love This Recipe
Ingredients You'll Need
5 cups diced,cooked chicken breasts
2 cups diced celery,optional
3 cups cooked rice
1 (8 oz.)can sliced water chestnuts
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon salt
3/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup sliced almonds
topping:
1/2 cup sliced almonds
3 cups crumbled corn flakes
2/3 butter,melted
Directions
mix all ingredients and put into buttered 9x13 baking dish.
topping:
mix ingredients and sprinkle on casserole.bake at 350 for 35-45 minutes.can be prepared ahead and refigerated until baking.