CREAMY CHICKEN RIGATONI BAKE

Creamy Chicken Rigatoni Bake image

Provided by Cassie *

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

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8 oz rigatoni pasta, cooked
1/2 c chopped celery
1/2 c onions, diced
1/3 c butter
1/3 c flour
2 Tbsp instant chicken bouillon granules
1 1/2 c sharp cheddar cheese
3 c chicken, cooked and cubed
4 1/2 c milk
1/2 c diced red bell pepper
TOPPING
1 sleeve of ritz crackers, crushed
1/2 stick butter ,melted
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 c shredded parmesan

Steps:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Preheat oven to 350.
2. In large skillet, over medium heat, cook celery,red bell pepper and onion in margarine until tender. Stir in flour and boullion. . Gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat. Add cheese; stir until melted.
3. Stir in the pasta and chicken.
4. Spoon into a greased 9x13 baking dish. Melt the 1/2 cup of butter and add to the crushed ritz crumbs, then add cheese and garlic powder, mix well and evenly coat the top of casserole Cover. Bake 30 - 40 minutes remove the cover, and continue baking another 5 min or till golden brown...I used a deep dish pie plate for presentation..so it may not take as long to bake using a 9x13 pan.