Yummy Chicken Casserole

The original old family recipe for this casserole called for the sauce to be made from scratch.

Through the years, I developed this version that takes less time to prepare and still tastes great.

It’s an attractive main dish.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
• 6 pimiento-stuffed olives, sliced
• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
• 1 cup milk
• 5 cups cooked wide egg noodles
• TOPPING:
• 1/2 cup cornflake crumbs
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted