Instructions: The day before serving, place whole chickens in a large kettle with water to cover, celery tops, one onion cut in large pieces, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer one hour.

Let chicken cool. Skim fat from broth; remove and discard onion.

Remove meat from bones in large pieces; set aside.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use the chicken broth to cook the noodles. (You can save the broth afterward and use it to make soup or other recipes that require chicken broth.)

In a large skillet, saute onions in the olive oil until tender; add green peppers, mushrooms, garlic, chili powder, tomato sauce, olives, and beans. Cook and stir several minutes, until hot. Stir in cooked noodles; add Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.

Transfer to two 13-inch by 9-inch casserole dishes. Arrange chicken evenly through noodles. Top with grated cheese. Bake until browned, about 30 minutes.

So youve invited your entire extended family or lots of friends for a special dinner, and you dont want to do the usual hot-dogs-and-burgers-on-the-grill. You want to prepare a delicious main course-but without killing yourself in the process. Heres your entree: It serves a crowd, and its neither difficult nor time consuming. You can even prepare the casseroles entirely in advance and then just heat them in the oven when youre ready to eat. Have everyone bring a salad or vegetable, and youre set.

Serves 20. Per

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