creamy chicken rigatoni bake
This is dinner tonight...something I threw together...I suspect the family will want garlic bread and a salad with it..but any good crusty bread would be good with this, and maybe a veggie..
prep time
15 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
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yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rigatoni pasta, cooked
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup onions, diced
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/3 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons instant chicken bouillon granules
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 cups chicken, cooked and cubed
- 4 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- TOPPING
- 1 - sleeve of ritz crackers, crushed
- 1/2 stick butter ,melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan
How To Make creamy chicken rigatoni bake
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Step 1Cook pasta according to package directions. Preheat oven to 350. -
Step 2In large skillet, over medium heat, cook celery,red bell pepper and onion in margarine until tender. Stir in flour and boullion. . Gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat. Add cheese; stir until melted.
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Step 3Stir in the pasta and chicken.
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Step 4Spoon into a greased 9x13 baking dish. Melt the 1/2 cup of butter and add to the crushed ritz crumbs, then add cheese and garlic powder, mix well and evenly coat the top of casserole Cover. Bake 30 - 40 minutes remove the cover, and continue baking another 5 min or till golden brown...I used a deep dish pie plate for presentation..so it may not take as long to bake using a 9x13 pan.
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