CHICKEN AND NOODLES

A comfort food you may remember as a kid. It’s still delicious!

4 entrée servings

3 tablespoons margarine or butter

¼ cup all-purpose flour

¼ teaspoon each: dried sage and marjoram leaves

2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 package (10 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed

8 ounces thin egg noodles, cooked

3 tablespoons diced pimientos

¼ teaspoon black pepper

¼ cup unseasoned dry bread crumbs

1. Melt margarine in large saucepan over medium heat; whisk in flour and herbs; cook 1 minute. Whisk in broth and heat to boiling, whisking until thickened, about 1 minute. Combine with remaining ingredients, except bread crumbs, in 2-quart casserole; sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees until hot and browned, about 30 minutes.

Per Serving:

Calories: 507

% of calories from fat: 25

Fat (gm): 13.9

Saturated fat (gm): 3

Cholesterol (mg): 118.2

Sodium (mg): 273

Protein (gm): 38.6

Carbohydrate (gm): 55.5

Exchanges:

Milk: 0.0

Vegetable: 3.0

Fruit: 0.0

Bread: 3.0

Meat: 3.0

Fat: 1.0