Nutty Chicken Casserole

3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 cup cooked white rice

1 tsp. lemon juice
1 cup sliced water chestnuts
2 eggs lightly beaten
1 can cream of mushroom soup
Black pepper to taste
1 cup butter cracker crumbs (I use one sleeve)
2 cups chopped celery
3/4 cup mayo
3 tablespoons minced onion
1 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine, melted


Mix chicken, celery, rice, mayo, lemon juice, eggs, water chestnuts, onion and soup in a large bowl.  Spoon into a 9 x 13-inch In a baking dish.  Sprinkle with pepper.  Toss almonds and cracker crumbs in with butter in a bowl.  Spread this mixture over top.  Bake at 350 for 30 to 40 minutes or until bubbly.