Unbelievably Yummy Chicken Casserole

My mom and I invented this recipe with EASE in mind, it's a one dish complete meal. Best of all, even my veggie hating children LOVE it! It can be made with sweet peas, or with spinach.... both are delish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 343 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup milk
• 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
• 1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles
• 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
• 1 ½ cups cubed processed American cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook for 7 to 8 minutes or until almost al dente (until ALMOST cooked); drain.

Step 3

Add the chicken, peas, soup, whipped topping, American cheese, milk, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix together and transfer mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and cover with aluminum foil.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, then remove cover and bake for another 10 minutes. Let cool for 4 to 5 minutes, allowing cheese to thicken slightly.