Chicken Noodle Casserole
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1/2 pound no-yolk egg noodles3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth2 teaspoons canola oil1 small onion, finely chopped2 cups fat-free milk1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon1/2 teaspoon saltfreshly ground pepper1 (10-ounce) package frozen peas2 cups chopped cooked chicken1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar or Swiss cheese
1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Spray a 2-quart high-sided baking dish with nonstick spray.
2. Cook the noodles according to package directions omitting the salt. Drain and set aside.
3. Meanwhile, whisk the flour and 1/2 cup of the broth in a small bowl until the flour dissolves.
4. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the milk and the remaining 1/2 cup broth; bring the mixture to a simmer. Whisk in the flour mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce bubbles and thickens, about 3 minutes. Stir in the mustard, tarragon, salt, and pepper.
5. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the noodles, peas, chicken, and cheese. Pour the mixture into the baking dish. Bake until bubbling and golden brown, about 40 minutes. Let stand about 5 minutes before serving.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHANNJ77.
2. Cook the noodles according to package directions omitting the salt. Drain and set aside.
3. Meanwhile, whisk the flour and 1/2 cup of the broth in a small bowl until the flour dissolves.
4. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the milk and the remaining 1/2 cup broth; bring the mixture to a simmer. Whisk in the flour mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce bubbles and thickens, about 3 minutes. Stir in the mustard, tarragon, salt, and pepper.
5. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the noodles, peas, chicken, and cheese. Pour the mixture into the baking dish. Bake until bubbling and golden brown, about 40 minutes. Let stand about 5 minutes before serving.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHANNJ77.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 377.5
- Total Fat: 5.8 g
- Cholesterol: 74.0 mg
- Sodium: 586.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 43.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.5 g
- Protein: 39.8 g
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