Ingredients
- 3 c chicken (cooked)
- 1 1/2 c whipping cream
- 2 c monterey jack cheese-shreded
- 1 c tomatoes
- 1 c garlic (minced)
- 1 c zucchini
- 1 c onion (chopped)
- 8 oz macaroni shells (uncooked)
- 1 c mushrooms (fresh)
- 1/2 c celery
- 3 tb butter
- 1/2 c parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 ts basil
- 1/2 ts salt
- 1/4 ts pepper (red crushed)
Saute first 5 ingredients in butter until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes, basil, salt, and crushed red pepper; set aside. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Combine pasta, vegetable mixture, and chicken in a large bowl; spoon mixture into an 11x7x1-1/2-inch baking dish. Combine whipping cream and cheeses in a medium saucepan; cook over low heat until cheese melts, stirring frequently. Pour sauce over pasta mixture. Bake, covered, at 350F for 40 to 45 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Makes 6-8 servings.