Chicken and Bows

Freezer meal - great to give to family with new baby. TOH Most Requested Recipes

16 oz bow tie pasta
2 lbs chicken breast, cut into strips
1 cup chopped red pepper
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 cans (10 3/4 oz each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 cups frozen peas
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 - 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2/3 cup grated parm cheese

Cook pasta. Meanwhile in dutch oven cook chicken and red pepper in butter until chicken is no longer pink.

Stir in soup, peas, milk, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, simmer uncovered for 1 -2 minutes or until heated through. Stir in cheese. Drain pasta; add to chicken mixture and toss to coat.

Serve half immediately. Cool remaining mixture; transfer to freezer container. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months (yield 3 casseroles 6 servings each)

To use frozen casserole: thaw in fridge overnight. Transfer to ungreased shallow 3 - qt microwave safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 8 - 10 minutes or unti heated through, stirring once.