Stove Top Chicken Noodle Casserole

A quick & easy week night dish from the 2003 milk calendar. Just add a green vegetable or salad and

Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Cut chicken into 1 inch strips& brown in oil.

Remove from pot& keep warm.

Add remaining oil to pot.

Cook mushrooms , onion , salt& pepper , for about 5 minutes or until softened , stirring constantly.

Whisk flour into milk.

Gradually stir into pot , stirring to scrape any veggie bits that are stuck to the bottom and bring to a boil.

Stir in pasta& chicken , cover , reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until pasta is almost tender& chicken is no longer pink.

Stir in pesto& red pepper.

Cook , uncovered for about 5 minutes or until pasta is tender& sauce is thickened.

olive oil, boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced mushrooms, onion, salt, pepper, flour, milk, small shell pasta, pesto sauce, red pepper