Chicken Pasta Casserole
Chicken Pasta Casserole might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 23% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 6 servings with 500 calories, 36g of protein, and 25g of fat each. Head to the store and pick up parmesan cheese, part-skim mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the egg you could follow this main course with the Rose Levy Beranbaum's Chocolate Tomato Cake with Mystery Ganache as a dessert. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn.
Instructions
Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon pepper; set aside.
Drain noodles and rinse in cold water; add to egg mixture. Set aside.
In a large skillet, cook the chicken, onion, celery and remaining pepper in butter over medium heat for 12-15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in 1/2 cup cream; heat through.
In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, layer half of the noodle mixture, chicken mixture and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers.
Combine the soup, wine, parsley and remaining cream; pour over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes.
Bake, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
Or before refrigerating, cover and freeze casserole for up to 3 months.
To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
Bake according to directions.