Chicken and Green Noodle Casserole
(from saymyname’s recipe box)
Source: Southern Living
Serves 10 peopleCategories: 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
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Cook chicken in salted water for 25-30 minutes or until tender; Remove chicken and reserve stock.
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Cut chicken meat into bite-size pieces; set aside.
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Cook noodles in stock until tender; drain and set aside.
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Saute green pepper, onion, and celery in 1/4 cup butter until tender.
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Add cheese; cook, stirring constantly, until cheese melts.
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Stir in soup and mushrooms; cook until bubbly.
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Add chicken and noodles; mix well.
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Spoon into a greased 13 × 9 × 2 inch baking dish.
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Combine remaining 1/4 cup butter and cracker crumbs.
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Sprinkle over the chicken mixture.
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Bake at 325 degrees for 40-45 minutes.