Name: Chicken & Swiss Casserole
Ingredients: 5-1/2 cups uncooked egg noodles (about 1/2 pound); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 shallots (chopped); 3 small garlic cloves (minced); 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups chicken broth; 3/4 cup 2% milk; 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme; 3/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 5 cups cubed rotisserie chicken; 1-1/2 cups frozen peas; 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese; 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons butter (melted)

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Chicken & Swiss Casserole

Course: Casserole, Main Course

Servings:

Author: Taste of Home

Ingredients

5-1/2 cups uncooked egg noodles about 1/2 pound
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 shallots chopped
3 small garlic cloves minced
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup 2% milk
1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 cups cubed rotisserie chicken
1-1/2 cups frozen peas
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter melted

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic; cook and stir 45 seconds.
Stir in flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Add broth, milk, thyme, lemon zest, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Stir in chicken and peas; heat through. Stir in noodles and cheese.
Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, mix bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top. Bake 8-10 minutes or until top is browned.