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.


Creamy Chicken and Spaghetti Bake


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Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr
Servings: Makes 4 servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 6  ounces  spaghettiOn Sale
  • 12  ounces  ground raw chickenOn Sale
  • 1  cup  sliced fresh mushroomsOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  chopped onionOn Sale
  • 1  clove  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  cooking oilOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  margarine or butterOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 1/8  teaspoon  pepperOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  milkOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  shredded sharp American cheese (3 ounces)On Sale
  • 1/4  cup  sliced pitted ripe olivesOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  snipped parsleyOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  chopped pimientoOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  fine dry bread crumbsOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  grated Parmesan cheeseOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  margarine or butter, meltedOn Sale

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.

Make-Ahead Tip
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.

Nutrition information
Calories 486, Total Fat 24 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Sodium 611 mg, Carbohydrate 41 g, Protein 26 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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