Creamy Chicken Noodle Bake

By srumbel

Talk about a potluck pleaser! This comforting, creamy casserole is bursting with tender chunks of chicken. Even the pickiest eater will gobble up this tasty bake. —Shirley Unger, Bluffton, Ohio
from tasteofhome

Ingredients

• 4 cups uncooked egg noodles
• 1/2 cup butter, divided
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
• 3-1/2 cups 2% milk
• 4 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 2 jars (12 ounces each) chicken gravy
• 1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
• 1/2 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)
• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 4 teaspoons butter, melted

Details

Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 65mins

Preparation

Step 1

•Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch
oven, melt 6 tablespoons butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper
until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for
1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in the
chicken, gravy and pimientos.

•Drain noodles; toss with remaining butter. Stir into chicken mixture.
Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.

•Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. Combine
the cheese, bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle around edges of
cabrown. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Yield: 12 servings
(1 cup each).

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 345 calories, 17 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 96 mg cholesterol, 555 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 21 g protein.
Wine: Full-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier. sserole. Bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes longer or until golden