Easy Cajun Chicken Pasta Bake

INGREDIENTS

4 tbsp

butter, divided

1 tbsp

canola oil

1 cup

mixed color bell peppers, finely chopped

1/2 cup

onions, finely chopped

1 cup

crimini mushrooms, cleaned and sliced

1 can

cream of celery soup

1 can

cream of chicken soup

1 can

"mild" Ro-tel tomatoes, with juice

control heat here. There are hotter varieties.

1 1/2 tsp

garlic powder

2 tsp

Creole seasoning

control heat here.

Use 2 tsp for less heat, 3 tsp for more heat.

1 cup

milk

1 can

chicken broth

1/2 cup

chopped green onions, plus more for garnish

3 cups

cooked chicken, white and dark meat, in bite-sized pieces

16 oz

pkg egg noodles, boiled and drained according to package directions

2 cups

shredded Colby-Monterrey Jack cheese blend

optional crunchy topping ideas

tortilla strips

seasoned bread crumbs or Panko bread crumbs

crushed Ritz crackers