- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 1 (8 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
- 1 (2 ounce) jar chopped pimientos, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 (8 ounce) package noodles, cooked
- 3 cups diced cooked chicken
- 2 cups ricotta or cottage cheese
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup buttered bread crumbs
- In a skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in the soup, mushrooms, pimientos and basil; set aside. In a large bowl, combine noodles, chicken and cheeses; add mushroom sauce and mix well. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 40 to 45 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with crumbs. Bake 15 minutes longer.