Chicken Salad

6 - 8 chicken breasts
2 Tbls chopped green onion
1 can mandarin oranges
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 can thin water chestnuts
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 lb. green grapes
2 cups chopped celery
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup chopped cashews
1/2 cup Miracle Whip

Mix all the ingredients together and let stand several hours before serving. Serves 6 - 8.