Step One Casserole

Time :50

Yield :6 servings

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Here's how to make an excellent meal: Step 1—Make Step One Casserole. Step 2—Eat Step One Casserole. Yes, it really is that simple. Tender egg noodles mingle and mix in a soiree featuring juicy, savory bites of chicken and refreshing broccoli florets in a creamy, cheesy sauce. Crispy-crunchy breadcrumbs make every bite even more rewarding. There's no need to overthink dinner. Just start at Step One with Step One Casserole!

Ingredients

salt to taste
6 ounces egg noodles
2 teaspoons oil
4 cloves garlic sliced thin
12 ounces fresh broccoli florets chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium shallot minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
1 cup 1% milk
12 ounces chicken breast cooked and shredded
4 ounces reduced-fat sharp cheddar shredded
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese shredded
2 tablespoons seasoned breadcrumbs

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Lightly spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the noodles to al dente, according to the package directions.
While the noodles are cooking, in a large skillet, heat the oil.
Add the garlic to the oil and cook until golden, about 1 minute.
Add the broccoli and the salt to the oil, sauté, cover, and cook over medium heat until the broccoli begins to soften, about 4-5 minutes.
In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
Add the shallots to the melted butter and cook until soft, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the flour and the salt to the shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Slowly whisk the chicken broth into the shallot mixture until well combined, about 30 seconds.
Add the milk to the broth mixture and bring to a boil.
Lower the heat to medium and simmer the milk mixture, stirring occasionally, until it has thickened, about 6-7 minutes.
Transfer the milk mixture away from the heat and add the cheddar cheese and 1 tablespoon of the parmesan cheese. Mix well until the cheese has melted.
Add the chicken, the cooked noodles, and the cooked broccoli mixture to the cheese mixture and mix well until evenly coated.
Pour the casserole mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
Sprinkle the casserole with the breadcrumbs and the remaining parmesan cheese.
Lightly spray more of the cooking spray on top of the casserole and bake until heated through, about 20-25 minutes.
Place the casserole in the broiler until the breadcrumbs are browned and crisp, about 1 minute.
Serve.