Asparagus Chicken Casserole

Ingredients:
- 4 oz. white chicken meat, cooked and diced
- 2 (10 oz.) cans asparagus, broken spears
- 1/2 c. margarine or butter
- 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 can asparagus liquid
- 12 crackers, crushed
- 1 c. extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 can water chestnuts, drained
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- slivered toasted almonds

Directions:
- Drain asparagus and combine with soup, chicken, cracker crumbs, cheese and water chestnuts in a 1-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with garlic powder and almonds.