Tuna may be replaced for the chicken and fat-free cream of celery may be replaced for the mushroom soup, 1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese may also be added into the pasta mixture if so desired, 1 tablespoon Mrs. Dash seasoning may be used in place of the seasoned salt or white salt, I also like to add in a diced celery stalk for extra crunch

Servings 6-8

Ingredients:

2 cups whole wheat dry penne pasta or fusilli pasta

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 (10-ounce) can sliced mushrooms, well drained (squeeze out excess moisture using hands)

2 large chicken breasts, cooked and chopped (or use two 10-ounce cans solid white tuna, packed in water)

2 (10-ounce) cans fat-free low-sodium cream of mushrooms soup (or fat-free low-sodium cream of celery soup)

1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise

1 cup fat-free half and half cream (or low-fat milk or fat-free evaporated milk)

1 teaspoon garlic powder

seasoned or white salt and fresh ground black pepper

1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese (can use more)

Instructions:

Set oven to 350 degrees F.

Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray (or grease as desired, use a casserole dish large enough to hold the mixture).

Cook the pasta in boiling water until just al dente,  leave  slightly undercooked; drain and transfer to a large bowl.

Mix in the onion, mushrooms and cooked chopped chicken.

In a saucepan heat the both cans of soup with fat free half and half or milk mixing until heated through and smooth.

Stir in the garlic powder, then pour over the pasta mixture; toss to combine.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Transfer to casserole dish.

Bake for 30 minutes.

Remove from oven and sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top, then return to oven and allow to melt.

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This is easy to put together and a great way to use up leftover chicken, and also wonderful without the addition of the chicken

Small shell pasta will also work well for this, cooked turkey may be used in place if chicken, for a more creamier dish then add in a little more table cream or milk, add in a chopped celery rib for some extra crunch

Servings 4-6

INGREDIENTS:

1-3/4 cups uncooked macaroni
1 (10-3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup half and half cream or milk
1/2 to 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups cooked cubed chicken
salt to taste (I use seasoned salt)
1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS:—————————————–

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Grease an 11 x 7-inch baking dish or a medium casserole dish.

Cook the macaroni in boiling salted water until just tender (try to under cook slightly) .

In the mean time in a large bowl whisk the soup with milk and the next five ingredients until smooth and combined.

Mix in the shredded cheddar cheese and chicken.

Drain the macaroni; add and mix.

Transfer to prepared casserole dish.

Sprinkle the top with Parmesan cheese.

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Cover and bake for about 45 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.