Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe

By á-2557

This rich casserole from Sylvia McCrone of Danville, Illinois is ideal comfort food for your family on a chilly spring night. Round out the menu with a favorite steamed vegetable for a hearty meal.

Ingredients

• 5 cups uncooked egg noodles
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
• 1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

•In a large saucepan, cook noodles according to package directions, adding the peas, celery and carrot during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain.
• Stir in the chicken, corn, soup, 1 cup cheese, onion, green and red peppers and pepper. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray.
• Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.