Chicken Pasta Casserole Recipe

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Preparing this family favorite on Sunday night will ensure a fuss-free Monday night dinner. —Marianna Pickering, Neenah, Wisconsin

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Chicken Pasta Casserole Recipe

Prep: 25 min. + chilling Bake: 55 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

25 55 80

Ingredients

5 cups uncooked egg noodles
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1-1/4 teaspoons pepper, divided
1 pound chicken tenderloins
1 medium onion, sliced
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
1-3/4 cups half-and-half cream, divided
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

Directions

Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon pepper; set aside. Drain noodles and rinse in cold water; add to egg mixture. Set aside.
In a large skillet, cook the chicken, onion, celery and remaining pepper in butter over medium heat for 12-15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in 1/2 cup cream; heat through.
In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, layer half of the noodle mixture, chicken mixture and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Combine the soup, wine, parsley and remaining cream; pour over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Bake, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
Or before refrigerating, cover and freeze casserole for up to 3 months.
To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake according to directions. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1-1/3 cups equals 546 calories, 26 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 186 mg cholesterol, 780 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 38 g protein.

Originally published as Chicken Pasta Casserole in Simple & Delicious August/September 2010, p53

Parmesan Pointers

When a recipe calls for shredded Parmesan cheese, use the cheese found in bags in the grocery store dairy section. Shredded Parmesan is often used in salads or soups where the shreds make a pretty garnish. If grated Parmesan is called for, use the finely grated cheese sold in containers with shaker/pourer tops. This type works well in lasagna and casseroles. (You can substitute either shredded or grated Parmesan in equal proportions in your favorite recipes.) If you decide to buy a chunk of Parmesan cheese and grate your own, be sure to use the finest section on your grating tool. You can also use a blender or food processor. Simply cut the cheese into 1-inch cubes and process 1 cup of cubes at a time on high until finely grated.