Chicken Scallop

Ingredients

4 cups uncooked wide noodles
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 cup Hiland Butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
2 cups Hiland Milk
¾ cup Hiland shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups diced cooked chicken
3/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
paprika, optional

Preparation

Cook noodles according to package directions; rinse, drain and set aside. Sautł chopped onion and chopped green pepper in butter; add flour, salt, pepper and celery seed, mixing well. Add milk gradually and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is smooth and thickened. Remove from heat; stir in cottage cheese. Combine cooked noodles, white sauce and diced chicken, blending well; pour into a well-buttered 3- quart baking dish. Top with shredded cheese and paprika, if desired. Bake at 350° for 40 to 45 minutes.

Yield: 6 servings