Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 35 min. Bake: 50 min.
YIELD: 2 casseroles (5 servings each).
"This cheesy chicken and pasta dish freezes well, so you can take one casserole to a potluck and save the second for another time," suggests Debbi Smith of Crossett, Arkansas. "It makes a quick, comforting meal."
Ingredients
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4 cups cubed cooked chicken
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2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
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2-1/2 cups chicken broth
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1 medium green pepper, chopped
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 celery ribs, chopped
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2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
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1 package (12 ounces) spaghetti, cooked and drained
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1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, optional
Directions
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1.
In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, combine the first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Add the spaghetti and olives if desired.
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2.
Transfer to two greased 11x7-in. baking dishes. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the second casserole at 325° for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer.
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3.
To use the frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Bake as directed.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 421 calories, 17g fat (9g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 1163mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein.
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