Creamy Chicken Bake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
• 3 cups cooked, cubed chicken breasts
• 2/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

1. Preheat over to 350 degrees
2. Cook noodles according to package directions and drain.  Cut stems off broccoli and discard.  Combine noodles and broccoli in large bowl.
3. Add butter and cheese until cheese melts.  Stir in chicken soup, half-and-half cream, mustard, chicken and about 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.  Spoon into sprayed 2 1/2 quart baking dish.
4. Cover and bake for about 40 minutes.  Remove from oven, sprinkles with slivered ovens.

Serves 8.