CHICKEN AND SPINACH CASSEROLE

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Make and share this Chicken and Spinach Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Matt A

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 pan, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons butter
1 cup onion
1 tablespoon garlic
3 tablespoons flour
3 cups milk
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 ounces dry wide egg noodles
2 lbs frozen spinach
1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts
8 ounces white cheddar cheese
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bake the chicken breasts and dice into 1/2 inches cubes.
  • Drain the spinach until very dry.
  • Melt the butter in a large pot.
  • Add the garlic and onions, minced fine.
  • Sweat in the pot until soft.
  • Add the flour and whisk until combined.
  • Cook the Roux until it turns a blond color.
  • Whisk in 1 cup of cold milk.
  • When thoroughly combined, whisk in in the rest of the milk and the cream of chicken soup.
  • Bring to a soft boil.
  • Add 6 oz. of the Cheddar cheese and 2 oz. of the Parmesan cheese, and the cayenne pepper, whisk until combined.
  • In another pot, cook the egg noodles according the package directions, but stop cooking them 1 minute before they're done.
  • In a large bowl, combine the egg noodles, spinach, chicken, and cream sauce.
  • Spread this mixture into a greased 9x13 in pan.
  • Combine the breadcrumbs and olive oil.
  • Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
  • Top with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake in a 375 Degree oven for 35 minutes.
  • Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.4, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 98.7, Sodium 624.3, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2.3, Protein 29.8

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