How to Make a chicken and noodle casserole with Betty

Chicken noodle soup is a very comforting dish, but sometimes you need something a bit heartier. In this video, Betty shows us how to make her favorite chicken noodle casserole. This dish is bursting with flavor and very filling. The casserole is perfect for a chilly winter evening or anytime you need some extra lovin'.

You Will Need:

*6 oz. rotini pasta

*1/2 medium to large pot of rapidly boiling water that has been salted with 1 tablespoon salt

*1 tablespoon butter or margarine

*1/4 cup finely chopped carrot

*1/4 cup finely chopped celery

*2 tablespoons butter or margarine

*1/4 cup flour

*2 cups milk

*3/4 cup (3 oz.) shredded Velveeta cheese

*3/4 cup (3 oz. shredded Parmesan cheese

*1/2 teaspoon salt

*(2) 5 oz. cans tender-chunk chicken in broth

*cooking oil spray

Step 1:

Place 6 oz. rotini pasta in rapidly boiling water that has been salted with 1 tablespoon salt. Cook over low heat for about 5 to 6 minutes, until al dente (chewy, not mushy).

While your pasta is cooking, prepare your sauted carrots and celery, and your Velveeta/Parmesan cheese sauce.

Step 2:

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small skillet and add 1/4 cup chopped carrot and 1/4 cup chopped celery. Saute until the celery is clear and the carrots are softened.

While this is cooking, make your cheese sauce: Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup flour. When completely combined, stir in 2 cups milk, 3/4 cup shredded Velveeta cheese, 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Return the sauce mixture to the cooktop, and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly.

Step 3:

Now, your pasta, carrots and celery, and cheese sauce mixture should be ready. Drain the pasta through a colander into the sink, and return the pasta back to its original pot.

Add in the sauted carrots and celery, and the Velveeta/Parmesan cheese sauce and a (2) 3 oz. cans of tender-chunk chicken with broth.

Stir completely.

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