CHEESY CHICKEN HOT DISH

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Provided by Deb Lund

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

THE CASSEROLE
1 lb noodles cooked as directed on package.
1 c sliced carrots
1 c diced celery
1/2 c frozen peas
1 can(s) roasted garlic mushroom soup
1 can(s) cream of onion soup
1/2 c lite sour cream
2-3 chicken breasts cooked and cut up
1 c shredded cheese, mild cheddar and a bit of shredded parmesan
1/4 c crumbled bacon, more if you like
TOPPING
30 crumbled crackers. low fat but not saltine.
3/4 c cheese shredded. a combination of sharp and mild cheddar works well
parmesan cheese totaste

Steps:

1. Put water on to cook noodles. and cook them according to package directions. Drain.
2. Cook carrots in pan with just enough water to cover them. Put lid on pot and simmer on low until almost done. about 15 minutes.
3. Add celery cook about 5 minutes, then add peas. Simmer all for another 5 minutes. Do not drain.
4. Dump the veggie mix into a very large bowl. Add the soups undiluted and the sour cream. Stir to combine.
5. Add NOODLES, Chicken, bacon and cheese. Stir to combine.
6. Pour into a 9x13 in pan. Cover with tin foil and set in the fridge for 1 hour or overnight.
7. Heat oven to 350. Bake covered at 350 for 35 minutes
8. Mix the topping together and at 35 minutes remove the casserole and sprinkle the mix evenly over the the casserole. I like to sprinkle shredded parmesan to top of this
9. Bake uncovered at 350 for another 30 minutes or until browned on top and heated evenly.