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Mississippi Chicken Casserole

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A comforting Mississippi chicken casserole featuring tender chicken, creamy sauce, and hearty egg noodles, perfect for family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (raw)
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 3 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
  • 12 oz bag frozen mixed veggies (defrosted)
  • 16 oz jar of pepperoncini (drained and roughly chopped)
  • 3 Tbsp homemade ranch seasoning
  • 3 Tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 Tbsp dried dill
  • 1 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp fresh cracked pepper
  • 1 Tbsp dried chives (optional)
  • 1.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup low-fat 2% milk
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish.
  2. Boil the chicken in a large pot of water for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Shred the chicken with forks or a mixer.
  3. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in cooking spray until translucent.
  4. In a separate pot, combine chicken broth, 1/2 cup milk, flour, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper; simmer until thickened.
  5. Mix the sautéed onions and garlic with shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, melted butter, half of the cheese, uncooked noodles, mixed vegetables, pepperoncini, and ranch seasoning in a large bowl.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and top with remaining cheese.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; then remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until noodles are tender and cheese is bubbly.
  8. Let rest before serving.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use high-quality chicken broth. You can customize seasonings or add more veggies as per your preference.

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