Chicken Deluxe Casserole

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1 (8-ounce) package medium egg noodles
• 1 (3 to 3 1/2-pound) broiler-fryer, cut up
• 1/4 plus 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 3 tablespoons sherry
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried whole marjoram
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 (6-ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from cooksrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook egg noodles according to package directions, omitting the salt. Drain and set aside.

Cook chicken in boiling water to cover, 45 minutes; drain, reserving 2 cups broth. Set both aside. Bone chicken; cut into bite-size pieces.

Melt butter in large heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add 2 cups reserved chicken broth, half-and-half and next 6 ingredients. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Add noodles, chicken, mushrooms, almonds and parsley, mixing well.

Spoon into lightly greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and bake, uncovered, an additional 5 minutes or until cheese melts.