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Cooking at Home - Chicken Casserole

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Makes: 8 Servings

This chicken casserole is a simple, satisfying main dish for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound rotini or macaroni pasta (1 package)
  • 1 can chicken (about 12 ounces)
  • 1 can low-sodium tomato sauce (about 15 ounces)
  • 1/2 can low-sodium green peas, drained (about 8 ounces)
  • 3 slices pasteurized process American cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Cook rotini or macaroni according to package directions. Drain well.
  3. In a large oven-safe dish, mix the chicken, tomato sauce, peas, and macaroni.
  4. Add the 3 slices of cheese on top of the casserole.
  5. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes.
  6. Serve hot.

Source: A Harvest of Recipes with USDA Foods.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups

Nutrients         Amount

Total Calories  354

Total Fat          6 g

Saturated Fat  3 g

Cholesterol     38 mg

Sodium            403 mg

Carbohydrates 52 g

Dietary Fiber   4 g

Total Sugars    4 g

Added Sugars included           3 g

Protein 22 g

Calcium           88 mg

Iron     3 mg

Potassium       325 mg