CASSEROLE - Hazel's Chicken Tetrazzinie Casserole

Hazel Pittendreigh

Bill Pittendreigh admits, "When Daddy Bill was introduced to this dish I just plain ate too much. Required Alka-Seltzer because I need help from overeating." Overeating is not required.

1 chicken, 4 or 5 pounds, or 6 chicken breasts

1 pound spagheti or vermicelli

2 medium onion, chopped

2 small or 1 large bell pepper

2 cups celery, chopped

1 large can of mushrooms, chopped

1 pound, very sharp cheese, shredded

Olives to taste

Cook chicken in large pot, add chicken bouillon cubes if necessary. Cool and chop. Cook spaghetti in the broth and reserve the remaining to make approximately 1 quart of white sauce. Cook onions, bell pepper, and celery in margarine and combine with chicken, cheese (1/2), mushrooms, chopped olives, and white sauce. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over top. this makes several dishes. and freezes well. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 20-25 minutes.