Silver's Savory Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Noodles are topped with chicken and broccoli, then baked in a casserole with a white sauce and 2 kinds of cheese. This is an easy to make recipe that is great for potlucks, church gatherings, holidays, or outside gatherings.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 580 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) package chopped frozen broccoli, thawed
• 6 ounces egg noodles
• 5 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast meat
• 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup milk
• 1.5 cups chicken broth

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until al dente; drain. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C.) Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish.

Step 2

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion until tender, about 3 minutes. Mix in flour. Gradually stir in chicken broth. Slowly stir in milk, and cook, stirring, until sauce begins to thicken. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Place cooked noodles in the bottom of casserole dish. Arrange cooked chicken in an even layer over noodles. Place broccoli over the chicken. Pour sauce evenly over the broccoli. Combine cheeses, and sprinkle half over the casserole.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese melts. Remove from oven, and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Allow to set for 5 minutes, until cheese melts.