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Hunt's® Cheesy Chicken and Pasta Casserole

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Hunt's Tomatoes

A pasta casserole recipe featuring chicken breast, pasta shells, tomatoes and cheese combined and baked to melt the cheese

Cook's Tip

Have leftover chicken on hand? Use about 1-1/2 cups cooked chicken in place of the fresh chicken breast in this recipe.

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In this lasagna, soft layers of pasta and béchamel are interspersed with a rich tomato sauce laden with hearty Mediterranean vegetables.
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