Savory Chicken Noodle Bake

Name: Savory Chicken Noodle Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 ounces thin egg noodles, cooked, drained; 6 tablespoons butter; 6 -8 ounces sliced mushrooms; 6 tablespoons flour; 1 2/3 cups chicken broth; 1 cup milk; 1/4 cup pimiento, drained, chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups diced cooked chicken; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed under hot water; 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping

Submitted by JanetB-KY

"A nice casserole dish for a weeknight supper. Homey comfort food at it's best. You can add some extra and/or even different cheeses to this before putting it into the oven."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

6 ounces thin egg noodles, cooked, drained
6 tablespoons butter
6 -8 ounces sliced mushrooms
6 tablespoons flour
1 ²⁄₃ cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
¹⁄₄ cup pimiento, drained, chopped
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon pepper
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup frozen peas, thawed under hot water
¹⁄₂ cup fresh grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping

directions

Preheat oven to 350° & grease a 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish.
In large skillet or saucepan over low heat, melt butter; sauté mushrooms until tender.
Blend in flour, stirring until smooth and bubbly.
Gradually add chicken broth, milk, pimiento, and salt and pepper; stir constantly until sauce is thickened.
Stir in chicken, peas, and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese.
Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish; sprinkle some Parmesan cheese over top.
Bake chicken noodle casserole 20 to 25 minutes, until hot and bubbly.