Chicken and Spinach Casserole

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Bake the chicken breasts and dice into 1/2 inches cubes.

2. 2

   Drain the spinach until very dry.

3. 3

   Melt the butter in a large pot.

4. 4

   Add the garlic and onions, minced fine.

5. 5

   Sweat in the pot until soft.

6. 6

   Add the flour and whisk until combined.

7. 7

   Cook the Roux until it turns a blond color.

8. 8

   Whisk in 1 cup of cold milk.

9. 9

   When thoroughly combined, whisk in in the rest of the milk and the cream of chicken soup.

10. 10

    Bring to a soft boil.

11. 11

    Add 6 oz. of the Cheddar cheese and 2 oz. of the Parmesan cheese, and the cayenne pepper, whisk until combined.

12. 12

    In another pot, cook the egg noodles according the package directions, but stop cooking them 1 minute before they're done.

13. 13

    In a large bowl, combine the egg noodles, spinach, chicken, and cream sauce.

14. 14

    Spread this mixture into a greased 9x13 in pan.

15. 15

    Combine the breadcrumbs and olive oil.

16. 16

    Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.

17. 17

    Top with the remaining cheese.

18. 18

    Bake in a 375 Degree oven for 35 minutes.

19. 19

    Let rest 10 minutes before serving.