Marvelous Recipes

Another simply delicious chicken dinner your family is sure to enjoy! It’s perfect for using those chicken, turkey or ham leftovers

2 cups uncooked rotini pasta
1 (14 oz) package frozen broccoli florets
2 cups cooked chicken, cubed or cut into bite-size chunks
1 (10-3/4 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10-3/4 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain. Cook the broccoli florets just until tender-crisp; drain.

2. Transfer cooked pasta to a 2 quart casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top pasta with cooked broccoli. Sprinkle cooked chicken chunks over the broccoli.

3. In a medium bowl, combine the soups, milk, pepper and Parmesan cheese; pour over the pasta mixture.

4. Bake, uncovered at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly; stir. Top with the cheddar cheese; let stand until the cheese melts. Makes 6 servings.

Emily

Bring the family together and serve up some of this creamy chicken casserole. Good food and good conversation make for a great evening!

4- boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1-1/2 cups elbow macaroni
1 (10 oz) package frozen broccoli, thawed
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix, dry
1 teaspoon black pepper (more or less to taste)
1 (8 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese

1. Cut chicken breasts into bite size chunks. Melt 2 tablespoons butter or margarine in medium size skillet. Cook chicken chunks over medium high heat until meat is no longer pink. Remove from heat and set aside.

2. Bring 2 quarts of water to a rapid boil in large saucepan. Add macaroni and boil 8-10 minutes or until tender. Drain and pour into a buttered 13×9-inch (3 quart) baking dish. Layer cooked chicken over macaroni. Layer thawed broccoli over chicken.

3. In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix and pepper. Pour evenly over ingredients in baking dish.

4. Bake 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until hot. Sprinkle with cheese and bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and lightly browned. Makes 4 servings.

Tip:
You could add a little crunch to this casserole by topping the cheese with french fried onions before baking the last 5 minutes!

As you will find with this recipe, easy can be delicious. Even those picky eaters will enjoy this yummy chicken dinner!

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
4- boneless, skinless chicken breast halves cut into small pieces
1 (14-1/2 ounce) can of chicken broth
1-1/2 cups uncooked macaroni
1 ( 8 ounce) package of shredded cheddar cheese
1 (10 ounce) package of frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1/2 cup sour cream

1. Melt  butter or margarine in a large skillet. Add chicken; cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.

2. Stir in broth; bring to a boil. Stir in uncooked macaroni. Reduce heat to medium low; cover. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally.

3. Add cheese, broccoli* and sour cream. Stir until the cheddar cheese is melted. Makes 6 servings

*If you do not like your broccoli crisp-tender, add it at the same time you add the uncooked macaroni.