Inspirational Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole


Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole New Loaded Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole the Chunky Chef











Ingredients






  • 12 ounces egg noodles , cooked al dente

  • 1/2 cup butter

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

  • 24 ounces cottage cheese , small curd

  • 1 large egg , beaten

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese , divided

  • 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese , divided

  • 4 cups cooked chicken , chopped

  • fresh parsley leaves for garnish, optional

























































Instructions






  1. Cook egg noodles in a large pot of boiling water, just until
    al dente, or even 1-2 minutes less. (The noodles will continue to cook when
    they are baked.)

  2. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium to medium high
    heat. Add flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, dried basil. Cook, stirring, for
    1-2 minutes.

  3. Slowly whisk in chicken broth, about a cup at a time, until
    mixture is thickened, about 5-10 minutes.

  4. Remove from heat.

  5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  6. In a large mixing bowl stir together cottage cheese, egg, 1
    cup of mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. Add mixture from the
    stovetop.

  7. Fold in cooked chicken and noodles. Taste and add additional
    salt, pepper or dried basil, if needed.

  8. Pour mixture into a 9×13’’ baking dish. Top with remaining
    mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

  9. Bake, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes or until golden on top
    and bubbly.

  10. Cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.









































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