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!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 269kcal
Equipment
- Augason Farms Freeze-Dried Peas (use half peas and half corn if you cannot find a freeze-dried mixed veggies)
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
Serving: 4people | Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 327mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g