1 (4 lb.) chicken
2 qts. water
1 qt. chicken broth
1 med. bell pepper, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1 (10 oz.) pkg. noodles
1/2 lb. butter
1 can cream of mushroom soup
3/4 c. flour
1 minced onion
2 c. milk
2 c. chicken broth
1/2 lb. cheddar cheese
1/2 lb. American cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Cook chicken and when done, remove from bones. Cook noodles in 1 quart chicken broth. Make sauce by melting butter and adding pepper, onion, and mushroom soup. Cook until pepper and onion are tender. Add flour and blend well. Add milk and 2 cups broth and cook on low heat until sauce is thick. Stir in cheeses and continue to cook on low heat until cheese melts.

Combine chicken, noodles, cheese sauce, salt and pepper to taste. Place in 2 1/2 or 3 quart casserole and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Makes 12 servings.