No Yolks® Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole

By mamacasma

Ingredients

• 6 ounces (2 1/4 cups) NO YOLKS® Extra Broad Noodles
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 package (8 oz.) sliced fresh mushrooms (about 2 cups)
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 quart (32 oz.) chicken broth
• 1 thyme sprig
• 1 package (8 oz.) light cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cooked chicken breasts, chopped (about 2 cups)
• TOPPING: 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 Tablespoon butter, melted
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Combine topping ingredients and set aside.

Preheat oven to 400°F. Add olive oil to a 7-quart stock pot, and sauté mushrooms, celery, carrots, onions and garlic powder for 3-4 minutes over medium heat. Add chicken broth and thyme sprig and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Add cream cheese, Parmesan and noodles. Stir until well blended. Sprinkle flour over top of mixture. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until mixture begins to thicken. Fold in chicken. Pour into a 3-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle on reserved topping mixture. Bake uncovered 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes. Serves 6-8.