Kittencals Easy Tuna Or Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipes

KITTENCAL'S EASY TUNA OR CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
• Cook the egg noodles in boiling salted water; drain then toss with 2 tablespoons butter.
• In a large saucepan, mix the undiluted mushroom soup, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese (if using) milk or half and half, sour cream, salt, pepper, chopped onion, pimiento, bell pepper and celery; cook over low heat, stirring frequently for 15 minutes.
• Add in the tuna or chicken; mix to combine.
• Combine the mixture with the cooked egg noodles.
• Transfer to prepared greased baking dish.
• Sprinkle top with the broken Ritz crackers.
• Bake for about 25 minutes.

CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a bowl combine the first five ingredients.
• Fold in noodles and chicken (1 cup) diced cooked chicken.
• Pour into a 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
• Sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake uncovered At 350 for 30 minutes until bubbly.

KITTENCAL'S TUNA-SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• Chop the spaghetti coarsely. (I usually chop about 4-inches but it does not have to be exact).
• Cook the spaghetti until firm-tender (do not overcook the pasta!) drain and toss with 1-2 tablespoons butter or oil to prevent sticking.
• In a saucepan melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat (can use a couple tablespoons more butter if desired, I always do!) add in the sliced mushrooms and cook stirring until they release their moisture (about 6 minutes).
• Add in onion, garlic and cayenne pepper; sauté for about 3 minutes.
• Add in flour and chicken bouillon powder; mix with a wooden spoon for about 1-2 minutes (the mixture will be slightly "clumpy").
• Stir in the broth and cream; bring to a light boil over medium heat whisking continuously until smooth and thickened.
• Turn off heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese (or cheddar cheese if using) mix to combine until melted.
• Season sauce with salt and black pepper (I use seasoned salt).
• Add the cooked cream mixture to the cooked spaghetti; toss well to combine, then add in the tuna, green bell pepper and egg yolks; mix very well to combine.
• Transfer the mixture to a prepared baking dish.
• Top with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes in a 350°F oven (oven rack set to second-lowest position).
• If desired you may sprinkle about 1 cup (or more) grated cheddar cheese on top after baking but that is only optional.
• DELICIOUS!

CHICKEN EMPANADAS

Steps:

• Pour olive oil into a saucepan; add onion, poblano, garlic, salt, pepper, chipotle, cumin, oregano, cayenne, and cooked chicken, pressing down as you go. Add currants.
• Place saucepan over high heat; cook until onions begin to soften slightly, about 3 minutes. Stir in diced tomatoes with green chiles. Pour in 1/3 cup water and mix to combine.
• Bring mixture to a simmer; reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquids are cooked down, 30 to 45 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Chill thoroughly before use, 1 to 2 hours.
• While filling simmers, combine flour, salt, and sugar for dough in a bowl with your hand. Grate in cold butter, pausing as needed to combine. Drizzle in beaten egg and water. Mix with a fork until it starts to form a shaggy dough.
• Use your hands to squeeze mixture into a lump of dough; transfer to a work surface and knead into a ball of dough, 10 to 15 seconds.
• Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Unwrap chilled dough and transfer to a lightly floured work surface. Use a bench scraper to divide into 8 equal pieces.
• Roll each dough piece into an 8-inch circle.
• Drain any excess juice from filling. Top each dough circle with a rounded 1/2-cup measure of the chicken mixture. Sprinkle some pepper Jack cheese over top.
• Brush edges of each dough circle with a small amount of water to dampen; fold over and seal with fingertips, making sure to not trap in any pockets of air. Crimp using your fingertips or a fork.
• Combine beaten egg and 2 teaspoons water for egg wash. Transfer empanadas to the prepared baking sheet and brush over egg wash. Sprinkle with cayenne.
• Bake in the center of the preheated oven until browned and crispy on the edges, about 35 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.