Holy Shit! I'm Broke Casserole
Budget-friendly comfort food that actually tastes amazing.
Ingredients
- 8 oz (half package) egg noodles
- 3 chicken breasts (boneless)
- 6 TB butter
- 6 TB flour
- 4 strips cooked bacon, diced
- 4 cups hot water
- 4 chicken bouillon cubes
- 1 TB herbs de provence
- 1 TB garlic powder
- 1 TB onion powder
- 1 TB seasoned salt or blackened seasoning
Instructions
- Cook noodles, drain.
- Cook cubed chicken in 2 TB seasoned salt, reserve.
- Melt butter, stir in flour. Add water slowly. Add all dry spice and bouillon and stir constantly until thick.
- Layer noodles, chicken, diced bacon and pour sauce over in a 9x13 baking pan.
- Make sure all noodles are submerged and bake @ 350° for 45 mins. Serve w/ parmesan cheese and black pepper.
Recipe Note:
This casserole is proof that you don't need a lot of money to eat well. It's hearty, filling, and the leftovers are even better the next day. Perfect for those end-of-paycheck meals! This one is near and dear to my heart.