Ingredients

  • 12 cup chopped onion
  • 12 cup chopped green pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
  • 1 (8 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained (optional)
  • 1 (2 ounce) jar chopped pimiento, drained
  • 12 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles, cooked and drained (or any kind of noodles you prefer)
  • 3 cups diced cooked chicken
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese or 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 12 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 14 cup dry breadcrumbs

Method

  • In a skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Stir in the soup, mushrooms, pimientos and basil; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine noodles, chicken and cheeses; add mushroom sauce and mix well.
  • Transfer to a greased 13 X 9-inch baking dish.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
  • Bake 10 to 15 minutes longer.
  • **Cook time does not include cooking the chicken.