Chicken and Broccoli Casserole Recipe

A great way to include broccoli in your meal plan, and a delicious meal for the broccoli lover. As we like to say, good family food.

• Meal Type: Casserole
• Ethnicity: Other
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: 15-30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 3/4 cup milk
• salt & pepper
• 6 ounces wide egg noodles
• 5 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 1 pound)
• 1 (10 ounce) pkg. frozen, chopped broccoli, thawed
• 2 cups shredded muenster or cheddar cheese (8 ounces)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a medium size casserole dish, set aside. Saute onion in butter over medium heat for 3 minutes. mix in flour. Gradually stir in broth, combining well.
2. Gradually add milk to saucepan. Cook, stirring continually, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper to taste.
3. Bring 2 quarts water to a boil, add noodles & cook for 6 minutes. Drain noodles well. Spread noodles in prepared baking dish. Place chicken and broccoli over noodles.
4. Pour sauce over chicken and broccoli. Sprinkle cheese over top. Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese melts.