Chicken and Noodles

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
• 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1/4 cup milk
• salt
• black pepper
• 3 tablespoons diced pimentos or diced roasted red peppers

• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained
• 2 lbs cooked boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

• 1 (8 ounce) package kluski noodles, cooked al dente (egg noodles o.k.)
• 2/3 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Heat butter in large pan; stir in flour, mixing well., then add seasonings. Stir in broth and milk, stirring constantly; season with salt and pepper to taste; add pimientos. Stir until mixture thickens, then remove from heat.

3. 3

   Place vegetables, cooked chicken, and cooked noodles in a 2quart baking dish. Pour sauce over and stir to mix in; sprinkle breadcrumbs over all. Dot with butter, if desired.

4. 4

   Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until top is golden and bubbly.