Mix well in large mixing bowl:

1 1/2 c. cooked chicken (or turkey) into bite-size pieces
2 c. uncooked pasta (elbow, shells, rotini, etc.)
2 cans cream of chicken soup or 1 each chicken & mushroom
1 can milk
1 (14 oz.) can chicken broth

Add to above:

1 sm. chopped pepper
1 sm. chopped onion
1 (2 oz.) jar mushrooms
1 (5 oz.) jar water chestnuts
1/2 lb. grated Cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)

Pour into well greased 9 x 13 inch casserole and cover with heavy foil. Leave overnight in refrigerator. Uncover to bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Serves 6-8.