16 oz. uncooked med. noodles
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 tbsp. butter
3 cans (10 1/2 oz. each) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 can (4 oz.) pimento, chopped
2 tbsp. finely chopped pickled hot green chili pepper (remove stems & seeds)
3-4 c. cut up cooked chicken or turkey
Salt & pepper
2-3 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8-10 oz.)

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cook noodles as directed on package; drain. In large skillet, cook and stir onion in butter until tender; stir in soup, pimento and chili pepper.

In greased 4 quart casserole, layer half the noodles and half the chicken; season with salt and pepper. Top with half the soup mixture and half the cheese. Repeat layers. Bake uncovered about 45 minutes. 8-12 servings.