Cheese Nip Casserole

2 c cooked vermicelli pasta (broken into pieces before cooking)
1 c grated cheese
3 lbs cooked chicken, diced
1/2 c cashews or peanuts (optional)
4 cans cream of chicken sou[
1 & 1/3 c chicken broth or water
Nip cheese crackers


1st layer: Place pasta in bottom of buttered 9 X 13 baking dish
2nd layer: Sprinkle cheese over pasta.
3rd layer: Chicken.
4th layer: Nuts.
5th layer: Blend soup and broth (or water) and pour over nuts.
6th layer: Top with crushed crackers and additional cheese.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.