Chicken And Green Noodle Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 -4 chicken breast halves
1 (10 ounce) package green noodles
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup melted butter or 1/2 cup margarine, divided
1 (8 ounce) package Velveeta cheese, shredded
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (4 1/2 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
1 cup crushed cheese nips

Preparation

Cook chicken in salted water for 25-30 minutes or until tender; Remove chicken and reserve stock.
Cut chicken meat into bite-size pieces; set aside.
Cook noodles in stock until tender; drain and set aside.
Saute green pepper, onion, and celery in 1/4 cup butter until tender.
Add cheese; cook, stirring constantly, until cheese melts.
Stir in soup and mushrooms; cook until bubbly.
Add chicken and noodles; mix well.
Spoon into a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish.
Combine remaining 1/4 cup butter and cracker crumbs.
Sprinkle over the chicken mixture.
Bake at 325 degrees for 40-45 minutes.