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When our friend served us this entree, I asked her for the recipe right away. It was so good, I thought I would share it with others. 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The poultry seasoning is what really makes the chicken noodles flavor.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-08-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Shay788"},"reviewBody":"

Great recipe! I changed a few minor things such as, since I was out of flour I used tapioca starch & I added some O-Cha brand fried garlic to the bread crumb sprinkle & it was a hit! Approved by 2 very picky kids & the Hubby! \ud83e\udd24<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-06-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Denise0373"},"reviewBody":"

The picture provided with the recipe looked delicious and I was impressed by the 5 star ratings. Reading the recipe it all looked very simple and inviting. However, all was good until I opened a can of cream of chicken soup. Never before having used a can of cream soup, to me, it looked nasty, smell nasty as well as tasted nasty. I continued with the recipe hoping for the 5 star results but it never happened. I tried 3 times to taste the casserole and each time all I could taste was the can of cream soup which totally turned me off. As much as I hate to waste food, I ended up dumping the entire casserole in the trash. Maybe it would have been better with a simple white sauce (with the additional of Velveeta)? I'm sure if you are a fan of canned cream of chicken soup, you will enjoy the recipe. It was very creamy and baked up nicely. However, for me, canned cream soups and I will never meet again. The taste is horrible.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-10-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cynandtom"},"reviewBody":"The only change I made was using shredded cheddar rather than Velveeta. Great make ahead dish! Creamy and delicious! Definite keeper!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-05-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mother of 3"},"reviewBody":"Mmmmm-tastes like comfort food. I substituted whole wheat rotini for the shells, omitted the salt and the buttered crumbs. I used 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese instead of the Velveeta, which is too salty for my taste. I sprinkled cheddar cheese on the top.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-01-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MJ"},"reviewBody":"Very good. I accidentally added a teaspoon of cayenne, but I think it gave it good flavor and helped offset all the chicken seasoning. I also added some extra chunks of Velveeta before adding the breadcrumbs and turned the broiler on for the last five minutes to give it some crunch. I\u2019ll definitely make this one again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-07-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"DWare5883"},"reviewBody":"It\u2019s good but it doesn\u2019t come across as cheesy to me. The broth, poultry seasoning, and soup are too much for the cheese. It\u2019s still good but more chicken flavored to me. I added a little more pasta and omitted the salt as the broth and soup have more than enough sodium. Still tasted fine. It\u2019s not a large dish so if you have a lot of people to feed or want leftovers you might consider doubling it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-03-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Debglass11"},"reviewBody":"Loved this! And a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made a large casserole, using a pound of shells, so I made extra sauce, using two cans of cream of mushroom soup and a combination of low sodium chicken broth and half and half, as well as additional cheese. Didn't need the salt indicated, so I omitted it. Yummy comfort food!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-08-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"drywallgal"},"reviewBody":"Made a double recipe right away. It turned out great, quite tasty. The only thing I would do differently next time is cut back a bit on the poultry seasoning.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-02-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"bplowman"},"reviewBody":"I served this to 3 friends and they loved it. I added more cheese than the recipe called for and it was very yummy! Will definitely serve this again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-04-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"consol10"},"reviewBody":"I love this recipe! The flavor is delicious and the texture makes it a perfect comfort food. We use cheddar instead of Velveeta and it still turns out really well.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-01-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cbenne12"},"reviewBody":"Absolutely amazing! Easily one of my family's favorite meals.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lvwizard"},"reviewBody":"very bland","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-05-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mother of 3"},"reviewBody":"This is very good and pretty simple. I substituted whole wheat rotini for the semolina shells. I've made it several times for our fellowship, using a crockpot. Cook the pasta for a few minutes less than directed on the pkg. so it's not soggy.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-12-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"bhenry0182"},"reviewBody":"Whole family loved it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-03-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeBee"},"reviewBody":"Has plenty of sauce. I added some frozen green peas. My family likes plenty of crunchy on the top so I increased this. Did broil towards the last for browning.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-10-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"momio"},"reviewBody":"It was alright but pretty average. I didn't add salt and it was still a little salty.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-03-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PenelopeWin"},"reviewBody":"This really wasn't all that great. I thought it was bland. I would rather make Mac and cheese and put chicken in it. I won't make this again. I just didn't think it was worth the trouble. We didn't even eat the leftovers :(","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-04-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"oreo95"},"reviewBody":"Made this tonight with some leftover chicken I had. Made this with shredded cheese, not a velveeta user. Also followed a couple recommendations and added 3\/4 cup peas","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-01-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"samoanjoy"},"reviewBody":"I added 3\/4 cup of peas & carrots. Tasted fabulous!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-06-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Femminapsicotic"},"reviewBody":"very good! wouldn't change a thing!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jusca"},"reviewBody":"The cheese sauce is absolutely delicious. Overall, the recipe is great. I added double the amount of salt (used reduced sodium broth to control salt content) and pepper and add a dash of red pepper.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-03-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"rlpulsipher"},"reviewBody":"I used 2 cups whole wheat shells, and used 3 cups shredded cheese instead of velveeta. I topped it off with crumbled Cheez-its.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"28452","romance_copy_dek":"When our friend served us this entree, I asked her for the recipe right away. It was so good, I thought I would share it with others. 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