Chicken Cheddar Casserole

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

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package  medium egg noodles
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli, pieces
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 3  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2  cups milk
• 1 1⁄2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2  cups  cooked chicken, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup  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.