Cheesy Chicken Casserole (Ellen)

1 lb. Prince rotini

½ cup milk

1 (10-oz.) pkg. frozen peas

1 (10 oz.) can cheddar cheese soup

2 chicken breasts, boned & cubed

2 cups American cheese shredded (Ellen uses velveeta cheese)

2 medium onions, chopped

1 tsp. salt

¼ tsp. pepper

1 (8-oz.) can sliced mushrooms, drained (or fresh, sliced & sautéed).

2 Tbs. butter or margarine

Cook rotini according to package directions. Drain. Sauté cubed chicken, onions & mushrooms in butter until chicken is tender. Combine peas, rotini, cheese soup, milk and 1 cup American cheese. Add to chicken mixture. Mix. Pour into a 3-quart casserole. Top with remaining cheese. Bake at 350-degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. 6 – 8 servings.