What's for Dinner?

I haven't posted a recipe in a loooooong time, so here's one that I've been working on for a while. I think I've got it down pretty well now, so I've stopped fiddling. Let me know how it comes out if you give it a try.

Chicken Soup Casserole á la Bald Man Tom

The Ingredients

• 2 large, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced or cubed (around 2 cups)
• 4 tbsp butter
• 4 oz frozen mirepoix mix (carrots, onions, celery)
• pinch of salt
• 4 tbsp flour
• 2-1/2 c milk
• 3-1/2 tsp chicken bouillon
• 2 tbsp poultry seasoning
• 1 tbsp garlic powder (not garlic salt!)
• 6 oz noodles, cooked
• water (for cooking the noodles)
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1 tbsp poultry seasoning
• 1 tsp olive oil

The Method

Preheat the oven to 375.

Place a skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter. When melted, add the mirepoix mix and a pinch of salt and cook until softened, about 5 min. Lower the heat to medium, then add the flour and stir, cooking about another 2 min. Lower the heat to low. Add the milk, bouillon, garlic powder and 2 tbsp poultry seasoning to the pan and stir constantly while it thickens. Add the noodles and chicken, stir to combine everything. Transfer the mixture to a 9x9 or 8x8 baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, 1 tbsp poultry seasoning and olive oil, then sprinkle over the casserole mixture. Bake for 45 minutes, let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Serves 4

This goes over pretty well at our house. Happy even had seconds tonight!