Colourful Chicken Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped green pepper
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 tsp salt, optional
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 3 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 1 package (7oz) ready-cut spaghetti or elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
• 1 can sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, saute celery, green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Add broth, corn, peas, salt and pepper; heat through.
2. Stir in chicken and spaghetti.
3. Divide between two 8-in. square baking dishes coated with cooking spray. Top with mushrooms and cheese.
4. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the second casserole at 350F for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through.

**Frozen Casserole: Bake at 350F for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer or until heated through. **