Description
Warm and comforting chicken noodle casserole that’s easy and perfect for any night of the week!
Ingredients
- 2 and 1/2 cups dried whole wheat ribbon noodles
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 and 1/2 cups milk
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped
- 6 white mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan. Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute or until the mixture bubbles but does not brown. Slowly pour milk into flour mixture, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly, about 3 to 5 more minutes. Remove from heat, cover and set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add peppers, mushrooms, onions, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook for about 7 minutes, or until mushrooms give up their liquid.
- In a large bowl or pot, add pasta, chicken, and sautéed vegetables and toss to combine. Pour reserved white sauce over and stir until mixture is completely coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix together panko bread crumbs and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle panko over evenly over top of casserole and bake for 25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.