Tasty Chicken Noodle Casserole

Name: Tasty Chicken Noodle Casserole
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) egg noodles; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 celery rib, chopped; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups chicken broth; 3 cups half-and-half cream; 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, cubed; 12 cups cubed cooked chicken; 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 cup finely crushed cornflakes; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon paprika

18 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) egg noodles
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
3 cups half-and-half cream
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, cubed
12 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup finely crushed cornflakes
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Directions

1

Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. In a large skillet, saute the red pepper, onion and celery in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add mushrooms; cook 2-3 minutes or until tender. Remove vegetables with a slotted spoon; set aside.
2

Add flour to the skillet; stir until blended. Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Gradually stir in cream. Add the cream cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Remove from the heat.
3

In a large bowl, combine the chicken, salt, noodles, vegetables and cheese sauce. Transfer to two ungreased shallow 3-qt. baking dishes.
4

Combine topping ingredients. Sprinkle over top. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until bubbly.