Three-Cheese Chicken Bake

  Chicken & Turkey

This is a hearty, comforting casserole that's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors and interesting colors ensures I come home with an empty dish!

Three-Cheese Chicken Bake

Average Rating: 4.529411

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 55 min.
YIELD: 12-15 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
  • 1 jar (8 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 package (8 ounces) noodles, cooked and drained
  • 3 cups diced cooked chicken
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup buttered bread crumbs

Instructions

  • 1. In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in the soup, mushrooms, pimientos and basil; set aside.
  • 2. In a large bowl, combine the noodles, chicken and cheeses; add mushroom sauce and mix well. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
  • 3. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with crumbs. Bake 15 minutes longer or until browned.
    Freeze option:
    Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

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