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Creamy Chicken and Spaghetti Bake

 

Make-ahead casseroles are great for family weeknight meals. Make this cheesy chicken and pasta combo one night and bake it the next.

 

Servings: Makes 4 servings.

Total: 60 mins

Rated:

 

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Ingredients

6 ounces spaghetti

12 ounces ground raw chicken

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

1/4 cup chopped onion

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tablespoon cooking oil

1 tablespoon margarine or butter

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1/8 teaspoon pepper

3/4 cup milk

3/4 cup shredded sharp American cheese (3 ounces)

1/4 cup sliced pitted ripe olives

1 tablespoon snipped parsley

1 tablespoon chopped pimiento

2 tablespoons fine dry bread crumbs

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon margarine or butter, melted

 

Directions

1. Break spaghetti in half. Cook spaghetti according to package directions just until tender. Drain; transfer spaghetti to a large mixing bowl.

2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook chicken, mushrooms, onion, and garlic in hot oil over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Add chicken mixture to spaghetti.

3. For sauce, in a small saucepan melt 1 tablespoon margarine or butter. Stir in flour and pepper. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Add American cheese, stirring until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in olives, parsley, and pimiento.

4. Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture. Toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 2-quart square baking dish or casserole. In a small mixing bowl toss together bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and 1 tablespoon melted margarine or butter. Sprinkle over chicken mixture.

5. Cover and bake in a 375 degree F oven for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 to 15 minutes more or until heated through. Makes 4 servings.

6. Prepare casserole; cover and chill up to 24 hours. Prepare crumb mixture and chill separately. To serve, sprinkle crumb mixture over chicken mixture. Bake casserole, covered, in a 375 degree F oven for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 to 15 minutes more or until heated through.



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