Chicken Terragon Casserole

Whenever I roast a chicken, invariably there are leftovers that will end up going to waste.  Here is a great  chicken noodle casserole recipe that the kids LOVE.

3 cups bowtie pasta

Boil water and add Pasta.  Cook until al dente and drain, then place in casserole dish

1 Tbsp Butter
2 Cups Chopped fresh mushrooms

1 carrot chopped however you like

2 stalks Celery Chopped

3 spring onions chopped

1.5 cups chicken or Veg Broth

1 tsp Minced Garlic

1 bay leaf

In a Wok melt butter on high heat and add mushrooms.  Cook until the liquid evaporates.
Add Carrot and Celery and stirfry for another 3 minutes.  Add onion, Garlic, Bay leaf.  Stirfry for another minute then add the broth cover and simmer until carrots and celery are tender.

Remove from heat, Strain and set aside 1 cup of broth.  Discard any remaining liquid or add more water if less than 1 cup remains. Put veggies in a casserole dish and cover

1/3 cup Flour

2 tbsp Cornstarch

1 cup Milk
1 Cup Reserved broth
1 tsp Terragon
1 tsp Salt
1/3 cup White wine
1 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese

Wisk together four and cornstarch to combine in the wok.  Slowly add milk whisking briskly to avoid any lumps.  Once combined add stock, Terragon and Salt.  Place over medium heat wicking constantly until the sauce thickens.  Add wine and continue to whisk until thick.  Remove from heat.  Add cheese and combine.

1.5 Cup Cooked chopped chicken

Combine chicken, veggies, Noodles and sauce in casserole dish.

1 Tbsp butter
1/3 cup bread crumbs

In a small pan melt butter and add bread crumbs,  combine until evenly coated and sprinkle over casserole. Bake at 375 for 30 - 45 minutes or until it is bubbling.

Keep those Kids Happy!
Sherri