Chicken and Green Noodle Casserole

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Southern Living

Serves 10 people

Categories: Casserole, Chicken, Main Dish

Ingredients

  • 3 -4 chicken breast halves
  • 1 (10 ounce) packages green noodles
  • 1 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup melted butter or 1/2 cup margarine, divided
  • 1 (8 ounce) packages Velveeta cheese, shredded
  • 1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (4 1/2 ounce) jars sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 1 cup crushed cheese nips

Directions

  1. Cook chicken in salted water for 25-30 minutes or until tender; Remove chicken and reserve stock.

  2. Cut chicken meat into bite-size pieces; set aside.

  3. Cook noodles in stock until tender; drain and set aside.

  4. Saute green pepper, onion, and celery in 1/4 cup butter until tender.

  5. Add cheese; cook, stirring constantly, until cheese melts.

  6. Stir in soup and mushrooms; cook until bubbly.

  7. Add chicken and noodles; mix well.

  8. Spoon into a greased 13 × 9 × 2 inch baking dish.

  9. Combine remaining 1/4 cup butter and cracker crumbs.

  10. Sprinkle over the chicken mixture.

  11. Bake at 325 degrees for 40-45 minutes.

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