COMFORTING CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE

Comforting Chicken Noodle Casserole image

This rich casserole is ideal comfort food for your family on a chilly spring night. Round out the menu with a favorite steamed vegetable for a hearty meal. mdash;Sylvia McCrone, Danville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

5 cups uncooked egg noodles
1 cup frozen peas
1 celery rib, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 cups shredded reduced-fat Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook noodles according to package directions, adding the peas, celery and carrot during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain., Stir in the chicken, corn, soup, 1 cup cheese, onion, green and red peppers and pepper. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 606mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges