Cheesy Chicken Casserole
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
3 Tbsp butter (separated)1/4 cup onions minced 1/4 cup celery minced 1/4 cup green bell peppers minced 1 small jar pimientos, drained (optional)2 cups COOKED chicken breast, cubed (about 8 ounces)3 Tbsp flour 1 1/3 cups nonfat milk 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt1/2 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper to taste 2 cups whole wheat egg noodles, cooked (4 oz uncooked)1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated1/2 cup water chestnuts sliced, drained (optional)1 cup Kraft 2% shredded cheddar cheese
Heat oven to 350� F.
In a nonstick skillet heat 1 Tbsp butter andsaute onion, celery, and green pepper for 3 minutes.
In large bowl, combine sauted vegetables, pimiento, pasta and chicken; set aside. Heat the remaining 2 Tbsp butter in same skillet. Stir in flour and cook for 3 minutes; stir in milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring, until thickened. Stir into chicken mixture with noodles, water chestnuts, parmesan cheese and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Spoon into greased shallow 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes; top with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and return to oven for 5 to 7 minutes or until cheese melts and browns lightly.
In a nonstick skillet heat 1 Tbsp butter andsaute onion, celery, and green pepper for 3 minutes.
In large bowl, combine sauted vegetables, pimiento, pasta and chicken; set aside. Heat the remaining 2 Tbsp butter in same skillet. Stir in flour and cook for 3 minutes; stir in milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring, until thickened. Stir into chicken mixture with noodles, water chestnuts, parmesan cheese and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Spoon into greased shallow 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes; top with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and return to oven for 5 to 7 minutes or until cheese melts and browns lightly.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 310.6
- Total Fat: 16.2 g
- Cholesterol: 86.4 mg
- Sodium: 576.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 18.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
- Protein: 23.2 g
Member Reviews
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GIMMTE
Didn't like this one too much and the directions were really confusing. - 2/24/09
Reply from BUDGETMOM (2/25/09)
Sorry you didn't like it. The recipe is written pretty clearly to me. It turns out fine when I make it.