Yield: 4 people
Creamy Chicken Veggie Casserole in a Jar
Peas, carrots, chicken, and bow tie pasta all nestled in a warm, creamy cheese sauce! This is easy peazy comfort food that you can have on the table in under 40 minutes. Just add water and bake!
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Total Time
40 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups bow tie pasta
- 1 cup freeze-dried vegetable mix
- 1 cup freeze-dried chicken chunks (or chicken TVP)
- 2 tablespoons dehydrated minced onions
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/3 cup cheese powder
- 1/3 cup instant dry milk
- 1/3 cup sour cream powder
- 1/4 cup butter powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Put all ingredients into a quart-size wide-mouth mason jar in the order listed above, and shake to settle contents.
- Place new canning lid on top of jar. Using wide-mouth attachment for a FoodSaver, vacuum seal lid onto jar following instructions from your FoodSaver manual. (You can also insert an oxygen absorber before putting on lid if you'd like.)
- Remove vacuum attachment and put ring on. Tighten by hand, but don't over tighten.
- Label and date. Store in cool, dry location.
To cook:
Gently pry lid off of jar and discard. Remove oxygen packet (if used). Empty contents of jar into casserole dish. Add 4 cups hot water and let sit for 5-10 minutes. Cover and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 minutes.
Notes
You can use any combination of vegetables that you'd like, just keep your total amount to 1 cup max to make sure it will all fit in the jar.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
4 peopleAmount Per Serving: Calories: 269Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 327mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 12g
Nutrition information provided as an estimate only.