Chicken Asparagus Casserole Dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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8 ounces egg noodles
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1 1/3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 onion, chopped
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1 cup cooked chicken meat, chopped
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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2 celery stalks, chopped
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1 cup chicken stock
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1 1/2 cups sour cream
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
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8 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the egg noodles for about 5 minutes, until almost tender. Drain well.
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Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the cooked chicken, red bell pepper, celery, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Mix in the sour cream and oregano.
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Spread half of the chicken mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Arrange asparagus pieces on top. Spread the cooked noodles evenly over the asparagus, and sprinkle with 5 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Cover with the remaining chicken mixture, and sprinkle the remaining 3 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese on top.
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Bake the assembled dish in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the top is golden brown.
# Notes:
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For a spicier dish, you can mix salsa into the sour cream.