chicken noodle casserole (for a crowd!)

Name: Chicken Noodle Casserole (FOR A CROWD!)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 16 - 20 (2 Casseroles)
Ingredients: 1 - 16 oz. package(s) egg noodles, no-yolk variety; 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded & diced; 1 large onion, diced; 2 ribs - celery, diced; 1/4 cup(s) butter, cubed; 3 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 1/2 cup(s) mushrooms, fresh, sliced; 3 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour; 3 cup(s) chicken broth, low-salt; 3 cup(s) half & half; 2 - 8 oz. package(s) cream cheese, cubed; 12 cup(s) chicken, cooked & cubed; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; ## TOPPING:; 1 cup(s) cornflakes, finely crushed; 2 tablespoon(s) butter, melted; 1 tablespoon(s) canola oil; 3 tablespoon(s) parsley; 1/2 teaspoon(s) paprika

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Kimmi Knippel (Sweet_Memories)

Cullowhee, NC

Updated on Jan 19, 2012

Mmmmmmm sounds good, but sounds like alot!!!!

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 35 Min

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yield 16 - 20 (2 Casseroles)

Ingredients

1 - 16 oz. packages egg noodles, no-yolk variety
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded & diced
1 large onion, diced
2 ribs celery, diced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups mushrooms, fresh, sliced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth, low-salt
3 cups half & half
2 - 8 oz. packages cream cheese, cubed
12 cups chicken, cooked & cubed
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
TOPPING:
1 cup cornflakes, finely crushed
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 tablespoons parsley
1/2 teaspoon paprika

How To Make chicken noodle casserole (for a crowd!)

Step 1

Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. In a large skillet, saute the red pepper, onion & 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.

Step 2

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

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

Combine topping ingredients. Sprinkle over top. Cover & bake at 350 degrees F. for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 - 20 minutes longer or until bubbly.
Step 5

NUTRITIONAL FACTS: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 399 calories, 19 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 136 mg cholesterol, 455 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 31 g protein.
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