Three Cheese Chicken Bake

This hearty, comforting casserole is a crowd-pleaser with a good combination of flavors and interesting colors. Original recipe yield: 12 servings. INGREDIENTS • 1/2 cup chopped onion • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted • 1 (8 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained • 1 (2 ounce) jar chopped pimientos, drained • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil • 1 (8 ounce) package noodles, cooked • 3 cups diced cooked chicken • 2 cups ricotta or cottage cheese • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese • 1/4 cup buttered bread crumbs DIRECTIONS 1. In a skillet, saute’ onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in the soup, mushrooms, pimientos and basil; set aside. In a large bowl, combine noodles, chicken and cheeses; add mushroom sauce and mix well. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 40 to 45 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with crumbs. Bake 15 minutes longer.