Cook the Noodles

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook egg noodles until just al dente (or even 1-2 minutes less). Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.

  Pro Tip: The noodles will continue cooking in the oven, so don’t overdo it!

Make the Sauce

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
• Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried basil. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, about 1 cup at a time, stirring until smooth and thickened (this takes about 5-10 minutes). Remove from heat.

Mix the Cheesy Layer

• In a large bowl, mix together:

  ✅ Cottage cheese

  ✅ Beaten egg

  ✅ 1 cup mozzarella cheese

  ✅ ½ cup parmesan cheese

Combine Everything

• Add the chopped chicken, cooked noodles, and cheese mixture into the saucepan with the creamy sauce.
• Stir until everything is well coated. Give it a taste—add more salt, pepper, or basil if needed!

Bake to Perfection

• Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish (or keep it in an oven-safe pan).
• Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top.
• Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and bubbly.

Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before serving (this helps everything set).