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                                            Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 12  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    Cayenne pepper gives a little zip to this creamy chicken bake. It's one of my most-requested dishes for potluck dinners and other get-togethers. I sometimes use spinach noodles in place of the egg noodles.Cheryl Davidson, Fulshear, Texas Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                5 cups uncooked egg noodles  |  
                                                1/4 cup butter, cubed  |  
                                                1/2 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour  |  
                                                1-1/2 cups 2% milk  |  
                                                1 cup chicken broth  |  
                                                2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream  |  
                                                1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained  |  
                                                1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained  |  
                                                3 teaspoons dried parsley flakes  |  
                                                2 teaspoons seasoned salt  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon salt  |  
                                                1 teaspoon paprika  |  
                                                1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper  |  
                                                1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper  |  
                                                4 cups diced cooked chicken  |  
                                                1/4 cup dry bread crumbs  |  
                                                2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk and broth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in the sour cream, mushrooms, pimientos and seasonings. Drain pasta. 2. In a greased 3-qt. baking dish, layer half of the noodles, chicken and sauce. Repeat layers. Combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over top. 3. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. Yield: 12 servings.                              | 
                         
                         
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