Chicken Noodle Casserole

By á-28504

This casserole has the same great flavors you'd find in chicken noodle soup but with a little more bite. The addition of buttered bread crumbs on top adds even more great taste and a nice crunch.

Ingredients

• 12 ounces uncooked wide egg noodles (about 7 cups)
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1 cup onions, finely chopped
• 1 cup carrots, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 3 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1/2 cup Progresso™ Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
• Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, chopped, if desired

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 40mins
Cooking time 75mins
Adapted from bettycrocker.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.

Cook and drain egg noodles as directed on package.

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat. Cook celery, onions, carrots and garlic in butter 6 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Add 2 1/2 cups of the chicken broth, the thyme, salt and pepper to skillet; heat to boiling. In small measuring cup, beat remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth and the flour with whisk. Stir into hot chicken broth mixture in skillet. Simmer and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat; stir in whipping cream and shredded chicken.

Add cooked egg noodles to baking dish; stir in chicken mixture until mixed well. Cover; bake 30 to 35 minutes or until casserole is heated through.

Meanwhile, in 8-inch nonstick skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Cook bread crumbs in butter 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over baked casserole. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.