Verna Ross's Chicken Casserole Recipe

Name: Verna Ross's Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 lbs chicken; 1 onion, studded with; 2 cloves; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 2 carrots, chopped; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 lb mushroom, sliced; 4 tablespoons oil or 4 tablespoons butter; 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen peas, thawed; 1 (29 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes; 1 teaspoon basil; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 12 lbs shell pasta; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 12 lb sharp cheddar cheese, diced

Servings: persons

6 lbs chicken
1 onion, studded with
2 cloves
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 carrots, chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 lb mushroom, sliced
4 tablespoons oil or 4 tablespoons butter
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen peas, thawed
1 (29 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 12 lbs shell pasta
1 cup breadcrumbs
12 lb sharp cheddar cheese, diced

1
Cook chicken with onions, carrots, and 1 T salt in water to cover.
2
When tender, remove and cool chicken.
3
Cut meat into cubes.
4
Strain and skim broth and reserve to cook the macaroni.
5
Meanwhile, saute the chopped onion and mushrooms in the oil until limp.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Mix with vegetables and spices and cook for 5 minutes, breaking up tomatoes with a wooden spoon.
8
Cook the pasta in the reserved broth, with additional water if necessary, till just al dente.
9
Drain.
10
Combine noodles, chicken, and vegetables, mixing well.
11
Place in a 6 quart casserole and correct seasoning, if necessary.
12
Sprinkle with crumbs& dot with cheese.
13
Bake at 375F for 20-25 minutes or till nicely browned.
14
Tip: I don't own a 6 quart casserole, so I just divide the food into 2 casseroles.

6989

kcal

Calories

489

Fat

Carbs

565

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 lbs chicken, 1 onion, studded with, 2 cloves, salt, to taste, and more.

Yes, Verna Ross's 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.

Verna Ross's Chicken Casserole

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