Chicken Casserole * Recipe

Name: Chicken Casserole *
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 lb. chicken or hen; 1 lb. noodles (small or medium); 1 green pepper, chopped (optional); 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic or 1/4 tsp. garlic salt; 1 small can pimentos, chopped; 1 small can sliced mushrooms, plus juice; 1 can ripe black olives (about 10 to 15), chopped; 1 stick margarine; 1 lb. Velveeta cheese, chopped; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper

Servings: persons

5 lb. chicken or hen
1 lb. noodles (small or medium)
1 green pepper, chopped (optional)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic or 1/4 tsp. garlic salt
1 small can pimentos, chopped
1 small can sliced mushrooms, plus juice
1 can ripe black olives (about 10 to 15), chopped
1 stick margarine
1 lb. Velveeta cheese, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

1
Boil chicken until tender.
2
Remove chicken from the bones and strain broth, saving all the broth.
3
Cook noodles in broth, reserving one cup of broth.
4
Set aside.
5
Brown green pepper, onion, clove of garlic, pimentos, mushrooms and olives in the margarine.
6
Drain noodles.
7
Add noodles, reserve broth, cheese, chicken, salt and pepper to browned ingredients.
8
Stir until cheese melts.
9
Pour in casserole.
10
Bake at 250u00b0 for 1 hour. Serves 10 to 12.
11
Better if made a day ahead and refrigerated overnight before cooking.
12
Freezes well.

1832

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

220

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 lb. chicken or hen, 1 lb. noodles (small or medium), 1 green pepper, chopped (optional), 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken Casserole * 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Casserole *

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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