Avocado Chicken Casserole

AmericanChickenIntermediate50 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 6 count boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 oz each)
  • 1 cup broad flat green noodles, uncooked
  • 1 count large ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 0.3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 5 dash hot sauce (like Tabasco)
  • 2 0.3 cup half-and-half
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
  • 0.5 cup roasted green chiles, peeled and coarsely chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  3. 3

    Drizzle avocado slices with lime juice; set aside.

  4. 4

    Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour, salt, and hot sauce until bubbling. Gradually add half-and-half, stirring constantly until thick. Add cheese; stir until melted. Reserve 1 cup of sauce. Mix remainder with cooked noodles.

  5. 5

    Place chicken breasts in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover with roasted green chiles.

  6. 6

    Spoon noodle-sauce mixture over chicken and chiles. Arrange avocado slices on top; pour reserved cup of sauce over avocados.

  7. 7

    Bake uncovered for 35 minutes until chicken is cooked through and top is golden.