Title: Chicken and Pasta Bake
Categories: Casseroles, Pasta, Chicken, Cheese, Mushrooms
Yield: 6 Servings
1 c Onion, chopped
1 c Mushrooms, fresh, sliced
1 c Zucchini
1/2 c Celery
1 c Garlic, minced
3 tb Butter
1 c Tomatoes, whole, drained,
-coarsely chopped
1 ts 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, shred
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 and drain. Combine pasta, vegetable
mixture, and chicken in a large bowl; spoon mixture into an 11 x 7
x 1 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 350 F
for 40 to 45 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
