Chicken à la King Casserole

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2 -Lightly coat a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 3 -In a large saucepan of salted, boiling water, cook the fettucine noodles to al dente, according to the package directions.

Step 4 -Drain the fettucine noodles well and transfer them to a large bowl.

Step 5 -In the same saucepan over low heat, combine the celery, the cream of chicken soup, and the evaporated milk and simmer, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 6 -Add the pimientos, the chicken, and the cheddar cheese to the celery mixture and cook, while stirring, until the cheese has melted.

Step 7 -Pour the sauce over the fettucine noodles and stir to combine.

Step 8 -Spoon the noodle mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with the toasted almonds.

Step 9 -In a small bowl, add the breadcrumbs and the melted butter and use a fork to stir to combine.

Step 10 -Evenly sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the casserole.

Step 11 -Bake the casserole until the breadcrumb topping is browned, about 25-35 minutes.

Step 12 -Serve.