Cheesy Chicken And Mostaccioli Recipe

Name: Cheesy Chicken And Mostaccioli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces dried mostaccioli pasta; 2 cups loose pack frozen mixed vegetables; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules; 2 cups milk; 1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack pepper cheese (6 oz); 2 tablespoons snipped cilantro or 2 tablespoons parsley; 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken or 9 1/4 ounces canned tuna, drained and broken into chunks; 1 medium tomatoes, halved and sliced

Servings: persons

6 ounces dried mostaccioli pasta
2 cups loose pack frozen mixed vegetables
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules
2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack pepper cheese (6 oz)
2 tablespoons snipped cilantro or 2 tablespoons parsley
1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken or 9 1/4 ounces canned tuna, drained and broken into chunks
1 medium tomatoes, halved and sliced

1
In large saucepan bring about 3 quarts water to boil. Add pasta. Return to boiling, cook for 9 minutes. Add frozen mixed vegetables. REturn to boiling, cook for 5-7 minutes more til pasta is tender but slightly firm and vegetables are crisp tender. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain again.
2
For sauce, in a large saucepan cook onion in margarine or butter till tender. Stir in flour and bouillon granules. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Add cheese, stirring till melted. Stir in cilantro or parsley. Remove from heat.
3
Add pasta and chicken or tuna to the sauce, toss to coat. Spoon mixture into a 2 qt baking dish. Cover with foil.
4
Bake in a 375 oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil. Arrange tomato slice halves on top of pasta mixture. Bake uncovered for 5-10 minutes more until heated through. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

650

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces dried mostaccioli pasta, 2 cups loose pack frozen mixed vegetables, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Chicken And Mostaccioli falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cheesy Chicken And Mostaccioli

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