COLORFUL CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 2 casseroles (4 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

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, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the celery, green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Add the broth, corn, peas, salt if desired and pepper; heat through. Stir in chicken and macaroni. , Divide between two 11x7-in. baking dishes coated with cooking spray. Top with mushrooms and cheese. , Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the second casserole at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through. , To use frozen casserole: Remove from the freezer 30 minutes before baking. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 334mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Shemsadin Musa
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This casserole was a disappointment. The chicken was dry and tough, and the vegetables were mushy. The sauce was bland and watery, and the cheese topping was rubbery.


Adilynne Sills
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This casserole was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was moist and tender, and the vegetables were flavorful. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the cheese topping was golden brown and crispy.


Dalim Das
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This casserole was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the cheese topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Charlene Hunt
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This casserole was a bit too cheesy for my taste. I would use less cheese next time.


Wolfie 929
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This casserole was a hit with my family! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Raul M. (Borgnet)
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This casserole was a little bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


iqra jahanzaib
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I loved this casserole! It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. I will definitely be making it again.


Francisca Anane
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This casserole was okay.


Ayush Thapa
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This casserole was a disappointment. I would not recommend this recipe.


kyle pandora
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This casserole was easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


One Side gamer
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This casserole was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the cheese topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


sudip chhetri
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This casserole was okay. The chicken was a bit dry, but the vegetables were cooked well. The sauce was a little bland, but the cheese topping was good. I would probably not make this again.


Oman Masirah
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This casserole was a disappointment. The chicken was dry and tough, and the vegetables were mushy. The sauce was bland and watery, and the cheese topping was rubbery. I would not recommend this recipe.


Edith MamCandy
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This casserole was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was moist and tender, and the vegetables were flavorful. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the cheese topping was golden brown and crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Benadette Kamau
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a big success! Everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were still slightly crunchy. The sauce was rich and creamy, and the cheese topping was gooey and melted. I would defi


teddy makins
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This casserole was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the cheese topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this agai


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