Savory Chicken Noodle Bake

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.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• 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

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