The Ultimate Chicken and Noodle Casserole Makes: 6 servings Prep: 35 mins Bake: 30 mins 350°F Ingredients 6 ounces dried gemelli pasta (about 1 2/3 cups) or dried medium noodles (about 3 cups) 2 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 cups sliced cremini or button mushrooms 1 cup chopped onion (1 large) 3 cups chopped cooked chicken* 1 15 ounce jar mushroom Alfredo pasta sauce 1 1/2 cups shredded Italian-blend cheeses (6 ounces) 1 9 ounce package frozen cut asparagus or frozen peas, thawed 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup finely chopped bottled roasted red sweet peppers 1 teaspoon dried fines herbes or Italian seasoning, crushed 1/2 cup panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs) or fine dry bread crumbs 1/4 cup sliced almonds or chopped pecans, toasted 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons butter, melted Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Return to hot pan. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan melt the 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir until mushrooms are tender. Stir into pasta along with the chicken, pasta sauce, Italian-blend cheeses, asparagus, sour cream, roasted sweet peppers, and fines herbes. Transfer mixture to an ungreased 3-quart rectangular baking dish. In a small bowl combine panko, nuts, Parmesan cheese, and the 2 tablespoons melted butter. Sprinkle over chicken mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through and topping is golden brown. From the Test Kitchen *Tip: If you dont have cooked chicken on hand, pick some up at the supermarket. Look for refrigerated or frozen chopped, cooked chicken or buy deli-roasted chicken, each of which will yield 1 1/2 to 2 cups of boneless chopped meat. If you like, you can cook your own. In a large skillet combine 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts and 2 cups water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 12 to 14 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (170 degrees F). Drain well. Chop chicken. By starting with 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, you will get about 3 cups cubed cooked chicken. Nutrition Facts (The Ultimate Chicken and Noodle Casserole) Per serving: 600 kcal cal., 34 g fat (17 g sat. fat, 2 g polyunsaturated fat, 6 g monounsatured fat), 141 mg chol., 797 mg sodium, 36 g carb., 3 g fiber, 4 g sugar, 38 g pro. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Posted on: Sat, 11 Oct 2014 22:14:47 +0000
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