Add a photo

Colorful Chicken Casserole

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"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (20)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

Servings  (Help)

Calculate

 

Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

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.

Footnotes

  • 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.
ADVERTISEMENT

 view all reviews »  

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2008 by nskiddo21   view full review
This is a good basic recipe but you need to add things to it to make it more flavorful. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2011 by Kelli   view full review
Cook the noodles first! This is a good recipe, as you can add whatever veggies you like to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2006 by CC   view full review
Very good and easy! The only change I made was that I used sliced fresh mushrooms instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2006 by CBESELER   view full review
I am usually drawn to more complex recipes than this but wanted something easy for my family. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2007 by jojo5696   view full review
Gross. I like healthy food but this had no taste. I was really surprised because I have always...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2009 by Wanda Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
added thyme, rosemary, oregeno, lots of pepper, can of soup
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2007 by bakerfromsd   view full review
What a tasty, healthy, easy recipe! As another reviewer said, it makes a good formula for your...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2010 by MeeseLikeCheese   view full review
After reading the suggestions, I decided to add a yellow squash and some thyme and rosemary,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2009 by janette   view full review
after reading some reviews i used rice. turned out pretty good.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 29, 2008 by Jennifer   view full review
I made this and it wasd great, but slightly bland. I would recommend extra spices.

 

recipe box See something worth saving?
Register now to save all your favorites in your Recipe Box.

Sign up for FREE Now!

ADVERTISEMENT

Related Videos

Easy Chicken Parmesan Casserole

This could be the fastest, easiest chicken Parmesan you’ll ever make.

Chicken Noodle Casserole I

See how to make a terrific weeknight casserole.

Chicken Florentine Casserole

See how to make a quick-and-easy, creamy chicken casserole.

 
Select Your Version:  Argentina  |  Australia & New Zealand  |  Brazil  |  Canada  |  China  |  France  |  Germany  |  India  |  Japan  |  Korea  |  Mexico  |  Netherlands  |  Poland

Quebec  |  Russia  |  SE Asia  |  United Kingdom & Ireland  |  United States