Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Noodle Casserole

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

butter plus more for dish

small onion, diced

red pepper, cut into 2" strips

2 1/2 cups

broccoli, steamed until tender crisp and then submerged in ice water

6 tbsp

flour or gluten free thickener eg. sweet rice flour (3 Tbsp.)

1/2 tsp

oregano

1/2 tsp

thyme

Salt and pepper

3 cups

sodium reduced chicken or vegetable broth

1 cup

2 % milk

4 oz

light cream cheese, large diced

1 cup

aged cheddar cheese, grated

2 tsp

hot sauce

Large pinch of cayenne

pkgs. Tofu Shirataki Fettuccine noodles, drained, rinsed and cooked per package directions

3 cups

cooked chicken, diced

2 tbsp

butter

1/2 cup

aged shredded cheese

2/3 cup

panko crumbs, gluten free optional