Hearty Chicken Casserole

Ingredients

• 8 ounces noodles (your favorite size, store-bought or homemade)
• 1/2 cup margarine
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 small can (about 3 ounces) mushrooms
• 2 teaspoons salt (or slightly less to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups cooked and cubed chicken
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

* Cook noodles according to your recipe or to package directions; drain.

* Heat oven to 350 degrees.

* Melt margarine, then whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk and broth (separately or can be mixed); then stir in mushrooms and seasonings.

* Combine chicken, cooked noodles and prepared sauce.

* Put in ungreased 9-inch by 13-inch baking pan and top with Parmesan cheese. Bake for 20 minutes.

Note: You can add whatever vegetables your family especially likes.

Makes 6 generous servings.