Chicken And Pasta Bake

* Exported from MasterCook *

CHICKEN AND PASTA BAKE

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Casseroles Poultry
Pasta

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Onion-chopped
1 c Mushrooms-fresh,sliced
1 c Zucchini
1/2 c Celery
1 c Garlic-minced
3 tb Butter or margarine
1 c Tomatoes, whole-drained and
1 t Basil, whole-dried
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Red pepper-crushed
8 oz Macaroni shells-uncooked
3 c Chicken-cooked, chopped
1 1/2 c Whipping cream
2 c Monterey jack cheese-shreded
1/2 c Parmesan cheese-grated

Saute first 5 ingredients in butter until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir
in tomatoes, basil, salt, and crushed red pepper; set aside. Cook pasta
according to package directions; drain. Combine pasta, vegetable mixture,
and chicken in a large bowl; spoon mixture into an 11x7x1-1/2-inch baking
dish. Combine whipping cream and cheeses in a medium saucepan; cook over
low heat until cheese melts, stirring frequently. Pour sauce over pasta
mixture. Bake, covered, at 350F for 40 to 45 minutes or until thoroughly
heated. Makes 6-8 servings.



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