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Colorful Chicken Casserole

SUBMITTED BY: Bernice Morris

"In Marshfield, Missouri, Bernice Morris combines chicken and pasta with a variety of colorful vegetables to create this all-in-one entree. 'It's a nice change of pace from the usual creamy casseroles,' she comments. 'I make one for dinner and keep the other in the freezer for unexpected company"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 14 stars. This recipe average a 3.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  25 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  55 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped green pepper
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 1 (7 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 1 (4.5 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large skillet, saute celery, green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Add broth, corn, peas and salt if desired and pepper; heat through. Stir in chicken and spaghetti.
  2. Divide between two 8-in. square baking dishes coated with nonstick cooking spray. Top with mushrooms and cheese.
  3. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the second casserole at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through.
  4. To use frozen casserole: Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer or until heated through.

FOOTNOTE

  • Nutritional Analysis: One 1-cup serving (prepared with margarine, low-sodium broth and reduced-fat cheese and without salt) equals 248 calories, 232 mg sodium, 35 mg cholesterol, 30 gm carbohydrate, 18 gm protein, 6 gm fat. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat. 8 servings.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2008 by nskiddo21
This is a good basic recipe but you need to add things to it to make it more flavorful. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2007 by jojo5696
Gross. I like healthy food but this had no taste. I was really surprised because I have always... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2006 by CC
Very good and easy! The only change I made was that I used sliced fresh mushrooms instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2006 by CBESELER
I am usually drawn to more complex recipes than this but wanted something easy for my family. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2007 by Deanna
Excellent recipe! I added a few items such as garlic powder and a can of cream of chicken soup... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2007 by bakerfromsd
What a tasty, healthy, easy recipe! As another reviewer said, it makes a good formula for your... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2008 by yum yum 7711
IICCKKYYY... not only is this dish ugly and stinky but it tastes bland and seems hardly fit to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 29, 2008 by Jennifer
I made this and it wasd great, but slightly bland. I would recommend extra spices. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2008 by Wildheart6
Very bland. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2008 by kelly