Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Noodles

Calendar April 4, 2010 | Posted by Jim

(on the to try list)

Ingredients

  • 6  oz. extra-wide egg noodles
  • 1  2- to 2-1/4-lb. purchased roasted chicken
  • 1  cup frozen peas
  • 4  cloves garlic, minced or 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
  • 1-3/4  cups whole milk or light cream
  • 1/2  slice white or wheat bread
  • 3/4  cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  •   Snipped fresh thyme (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In Dutch oven bring 6 cups salted water to boiling; add noodles. Cook 10 minutes or until tender; drain.

2. Meanwhile, remove chicken from bones. Discard skin and bones; shred chicken. In saucepan combine chicken, peas, garlic, and whole milk; heat through. Cover and keep warm.

3. In blender or food processor, process bread into coarse crumbs. Transfer to small bowl; add 1/4 cup of the Parmesan and 2 Tbsp. melted butter.

4. Stir noodles and remaining Parmesan into hot chicken mixture. Heat and stir until bubbly. Divide among 4 individual casserole dishes. Top each with some of the bread crumb mixture. Bake 5 minutes or until top begins to brown. Top with fresh thyme. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories 701,
  • Total Fat (g) 37,
  • Saturated Fat (g) 16,
  • Monounsaturated Fat (g) 4,
  • Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 1,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 222,
  • Sodium (mg) 1388,
  • Carbohydrate (g) 45,
  • Total Sugar (g) 10,
  • Fiber (g) 3,
  • Protein (g) 50,
  • Vitamin C (DV%) 12,
  • Calcium (DV%) 34,
  • Iron (DV%) 26,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Borrowed from BHG

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