Hot Chicken Bake

Ingredients

• 2 c. cooked chicken
• 1 1/2 c. Cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• pepper to taste
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 c. celery, thinly sliced
• 1 c. mayonnaise
• 1/2 c. blanched almonds
• 1 can water chestnuts, sliced
• 1 box Rice-A-Roni fried rice with almonds, prepared to directions
• 1 (4 oz.) jar pimiento
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• dry dressing mix or croutons