A Simple Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole

This is a delicious chicken noodle casserole recipe and contains fresh vegetables as well as noodles and a creamy white sauce. The cheese in this boneless chicken recipe is added before baking, to allow it to melt. This makes the sauce even richer and creamier.

This is a very healthy and nutritionally balanced chicken noodle casserole so, whether you are watching your weight or just fancy a delicious yet healthy meal, this one tastes wonderful as well as being good for you. This is a complete meal. You can serve some crusty bread and butter on the side if you want but it is equally as good alone.

Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe

Ingredients -

2/3 cup chopped Onion
1 Garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon Olive or Canola Oil
1-1/2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Chicken Broth
1-1/2 cups chopped Carrots
3 Celery ribs, chopped
1/2 teaspoon Dried Savory
3 tablespoons Butter
3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
3/4 teaspoon Salt
1/8 teaspoon White Pepper
1-1/2 cups 2% Milk
1-1/4 cups Shredded Reduced-Fat Cheddar Cheese
8 ounces Wide Egg Noodles, cooked and drained

Preparation:

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 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted. Pour over chicken mixture. Add noodles; mix well. Transfer to a 3-qt. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.

Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly.

Serves 8

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