Chicken Noodle Casserole

By Danielle

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup chopped onion
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
• 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast cubed
• 1 (14.5 ounce) chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots
• 3 celery ribs, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon dried savory
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon white peper
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 ounces wide egg noodles, cooked and drained

Preparation

Step 1

in a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink. add the broth, carrots, celery and savory. bring to a boil. reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 to 15 min or until veggies are tender.

meanwhile in a saucepan, melt butter. stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. gradually add milk. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 min or until thickened. remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted. pour over chicken mixture. add noodles and mix well.

transfer to a 3 qt baking dish coated with spray. bake uncovered at 350 for 15 to 20 min until bubbly