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Chicken Casserole

Chicken Casserole
Makes: 8 Servings

This chicken casserole is a simple, satisfying main dish for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound rotini or macaroni pasta (1 package)
  • 1 can chicken (about 12 ounces)
  • 1 can low-sodium tomato sauce (about 15 ounces)
  • 1/2 can low-sodium green peas, drained (about 8 ounces)
  • 3 slices pasteurized processed American cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  2. Cook rotini or macaroni according to package directions. Drain well.
  3. In a large oven-safe dish, mix the chicken, tomato sauce, peas, and macaroni.
  4. Add the 3 slices of cheese on top of the casserole.
  5. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes.
  6. Serve hot.

Notes

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Source:

A Harvest of Recipes with USDA Foods
USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 389
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 28 mg
Sodium 335 mg
Carbohydrates 56 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 23 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 102 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 343 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 389
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 28 mg
Carbohydrates 56 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 23 g
Minerals
Calcium 102 mg
Potassium 343 mg
Sodium 335 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 53 mg
Phosphorus 235 mg
Selenium 52 mg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 81 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.5 mcg
Vitamin C 7 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 8 mcg
Folate 205 mcg
Thiamin 0.5 mg
Riboflavin 0.4 mg
Niacin 5 mg
Choline 55 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 1/4 cups
Grains 2 ounces
Protein Foods 1 1/2 ounces
Vegetables 1/2 cups
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