CALICO CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup onion minced
1/4 cup celery minced
1/4 cup green bell pepper minced
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 cups chicken cubed cooked
3 tablespoons pimiento diced
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/3 cups milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups noodles cooked
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded (about l cup)
1/2 cup water chestnut sliced, drained
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Butter a 1 1/2 -quart shallow baking dish.In a large skillet over medium heat, saute onion, celery and green pepper in 1 tablespoon of the butter or margarine for 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and place in a large bowl. Stir chicken and pimiento into vegetables set aside.In skillet over medium heat, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter or margarine. Add flour. Cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Add milk, sour cream, salt and pepper. Stirring, bring to a boil and boil until thickened. Stir into chicken mixture along with noodles, 1/2 cup of the Cheddar cheese, water chestnuts and Parmesan cheese. Spoon into baking dish.Bake for 25 minutes. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese over top. Bake 5 to 7 minutes longer or until cheese melts and is lightly browned.Garnish with parsley and green pepper rings if desired.

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