Chicken Deluxe Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (8-ounce) package medium egg noodles
• 1 (3 to 3 ½-pound) broiler-fryer, cut up
• ¼ plus 2 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 3 tablespoons sherry
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon dried whole marjoram
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 (6-ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
• ½ cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

How to make Chicken Deluxe Casserole

1. Cook egg noodles according to package directions, omitting the salt.
2. Drain and set aside.
3. Cook chicken in boiling water to cover, 45 minutes; drain, reserving 2 cups broth.
4. Set both aside.
5. Bone chicken; cut into bite-size pieces.
6. Melt butter in a large heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth.
7. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
8. Gradually add 2 cups reserved chicken broth, half-and-half and next 6 ingredients.
9. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
10. Add noodles, chicken, mushrooms, almonds and parsley, mixing well.
11. Spoon into a lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
12. Cover and bake at 350*F (175*C) for 35 minutes.
13. Sprinkle with cheese and bake, uncovered, an additional 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

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