Hearty Chicken Noodle Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb egg noodles, cooked
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 (15 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 cup milk
2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons diced pimentos
1 cup soft buttered bread crumb (optional)

Preparation

Cook noodles as package directs; drain.
Preheat oven to 350.
In large skillet, over medium heat, cook celery, green pepper and onion in margarine until tender.
Stir in soup and milk then chicken, cheese and pimiento. Cook and stir until cheese melts.
Remove from heat; stir in noodles.
Spoon into greased 13x9 inch baking dish. top with crumbs.
Bake uncovered 35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.