An Unusual Take On Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe

Ingredients for An Unusual Take On Chicken Noodle Casserole

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
• 1 lb egg noodles
• 1 cup frozen peas
• Sweet Onion
• Celery
• Cracker Crumb
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• Cream Of Chicken Soup
• Cream Of Mushroom Soup
• Sour Cream
• Milk
• Monterey Jack Cheese
• Organic Free Range Fat Free Chicken Broth
• 4 cups chicken broth
• Olive Oil
• Margarine
• Bacon Grease
• Onion Powder
• Rosemary
• Seasoning Salt
• Garlic
• Paprika
• White Pepper
• Chili Powder
• Thyme

How to Make An Unusual Take On Chicken Noodle Casserole

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Saute chicken until cooked through and browned, about 8-10 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, saute onion and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Cook egg noodles according to package directions in 4 cups of chicken broth. Drain well.
5. Stir in cooked chicken, peas, and half of the crumbled bacon into the noodles. Add milk or cream for extra richness.
6. Transfer noodle mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
7. Top with remaining crumbled bacon and crushed bacon flavored crackers.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.