Chicken And Pasta Bake

Categories: Casseroles, Poultry, Pasta
Yield: 8 servings

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 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-shreded
1/2 c Parmesan cheese-grated

Sauté 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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