SMALL CHICKEN N NOODLE CASSEROLE

     SMALL CHICKEN N NOODLE CASSEROLE

8x8 OR 9x9 Baking Dish   350*F   25-30 Mins.

INGREDIENTS:

1 Pre-Cooked Chicken Breast (8-12 oz)

6 Oz. Egg Noodles

1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup (10.5 oz)

1 Can  Peas/Carrots combination (15 oxz)

4 Oz. Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese (or your choice)

1/4 Cup Chicken Broth

Seasonings:  1/4 teaspoon each Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Italian Seasoning, Salt, Black Pepper.  1/4 t. Lemon Pepper is optional.

TOPPING:  (If Desired)

1/2 Cup Crushed Crackers, Ritz or Cheez-its

4 Tablespoons melted Butter.

PROCEDURE:

Boil the Egg Noodles, drain, set aside.

Cut up the Chicken in bite-size pieces.  You can use any chicken meat you desire for this.

In Large Bowl:  Mix Soup, Broth, Peas/Carrots together.

Add Chicken Pieces, Stir In.

Add Cooked Noodles and Seasonings.  Stir together to combine.

Spray a 9x9 or 8x8 inch baking dish.  I line mine with foil first then spray.  Easier clean-up.

Pour in the Chicken and Noodle Mixture evenly.

Sprinkle your Cheese over the top, evenly.

If using Topping:

In small bowl combine the crushed crackers and melted butter then sprinkle on top of the Cheese evenly.

Bake, uncovered, at pre-heated 350*F for 25-30 Mins. until top starts to brown.

This is my 9x9 Inch Casserole going into oven.  I did NOT make a Topping since I am counting calories.

My 1/6th portion of casserole.

CALORIES:

Whole Casserole with Topping:  2540 Calories

without Topping:   2130 Calories

1/4 Portion with Topping:  635 Calories  Without: 533 Calories

1/6 Portion With Topping: 423 Calories  Without: 355 Cals.

I Think my numbers are correct.

Enjoy.  I did.