Chicken-Noodle Casserole

Name: Chicken-Noodle Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 , 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 stalks celery, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 lbs chicken legs or 2 lbs chicken thighs; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 slice bread; 1 (12 ounce) package jumbo egg noodles or 1 (12 ounce) package extra-large egg noodles; 1 (8 ounce) container cheddar French onion dip or 1 (8 ounce) container French onion dip; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; nonstick cooking spray; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Submitted by ElizabethKnicely

"Win over your dinner crowd with this scrumptious chicken-noodle casserole. For a crispy topper, simply combine pieces of fresh bread, chopped onion, and celery. Budget dinner price: $0.98 per serving."

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 8

ingredients

4 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 lbs chicken legs or 2 lbs chicken thighs
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
1 slice bread
1 (12 ounce) package jumbo egg noodles or (12 ounce) package extra-large egg noodles
1 (8 ounce) container cheddar French onion dip or (8 ounce) container French onion dip
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
nonstick cooking spray
2 tablespoons fresh parsley

directions

Preheat oven to 375°F In a Dutch oven cook two-thirds of the celery and two-thirds of the onion in hot oil over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add chicken, pepper, thyme, and salt; cook for 2 minutes. Add 6 cups of water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes until chicken is no longer pink.
Meanwhile, for topping, tear bread in small pieces. Finely chop remaining celery and onion. In a small bowl toss together the bread, celery and onion; set aside.
With a slotted spoon transfer chicken to a cutting board to cool slightly. Add noodles to simmering broth; boil gently for 7 to 8 minutes, just until tender, stirring occasionally. With a slotted spoon transfer noodles, celery, and onion to a 3-quart baking dish.
For sauce, in a bowl whisk together sour cream dip and flour. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of the hot broth until smooth. Add sauce to broth in Dutch oven; cook and stir until boiling.
Meanwhile, discard skin and bones from chicken. Chop chicken, then add noodles in dish. Gently stir in sauce. Sprinkle with topping, then lightly coat with cooking spray.
Bake, uncovered, for 30 to 35 minutes until casserole is heated through ad topping begins to brown. Top with parsley just before serving.