Chicken Cheddar Casserole

Submitted by Douglas Poe

"This is great recipe to make with leftover turkey from Thanksgiving."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 453.59 g package medium egg noodles
• 283.49 g package frozen broccoli, pieces
• 44.37 ml butter
• 44.37 ml all-purpose flour
• 4.92 ml salt
• 1.23 ml prepared mustard
• 1.23 ml pepper
• 473.18 ml milk
• 354.88 ml cheddar cheese, shredded
• 473.18 ml cooked chicken, chopped
• 118.29 ml slivered almonds, toasted (optional)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Cook noodles until tender; drain.
3. Cook broccoli until just tender, drain.
4. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, over medium low heat, melt butter; stir in flour, salt, prepared mustard, pepper and milk.
5. Stirring constantly, cook until thick and smooth.
6. Remove from heat and stir in cheddaar cheese until melted.
7. In a greased shallow casserole, or an 8 inch square baking dish, arrange noodles, broccoli and chicken.
8. Pour cheese sauce over all.
9. Sprinkle with almonds if using.
10. Bake for 15 minutes, or until bubbling.