Fresh Asparagus And Chicken Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles
• 1 1/3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup chopped, cooked chicken meat
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 1/2 cups sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
• 8 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, divided

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
• cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water for 5 minutes, or until almost tender. drain, and rinse under cold water.
• heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. cook onion for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently. add chicken, red bell pepper, celery, and chicken stock. bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 minutes. stir in sour cream and oregano.
• spread half of the chicken mixture into the prepared dish. arrange the asparagus over the chicken, spread cooked noodles evenly over the asparagus, and top with 5 tablespoons of parmesan cheese. cover with the remaining chicken mixture. sprinkle with the reserved parmesan cheese.
• bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly brown.