1 lg. hen or 2 fryers
3 qts. broth
2 c. finely chopped celery
2 c. onions
2 c. finely chopped green pepper
2 (12 oz.) pkg. spaghetti
8 tsp. chili powder
1 (3 oz.) can mushrooms
1 (2 oz.) can tomatoes
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Tomato juice, to thin (if necessary)
1/2 lb. American cheese, grated
1/2 lb. cheddar cheese, grated

Cook hen in enough water to make 3 quarts broth. Take chicken off the bone and set aside. Add celery, onions, green peppers and spaghetti to boiling broth. When tender add chili powder, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic, salt and pepper. May add tomato juice if mixture appears dry. Add chicken.

Put into baking dish and cover with grated cheese. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Freezes well. Serves 16 to 18.