Lighter Chicken Macaroni Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

14 ounces cooked chicken
1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
2/3 cup elbow macaroni
1 cup chicken stock
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
salt and pepper

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Cook macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente, drain and place in casserole.
Add the rest of the ingredients, except the cheese, add 1 ounce of the cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Mix thouroughly.
Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the top. Bake 20 to 30 minutes, until bubbling around the edges and the cheese is melted and crisp.