Homestyle Chicken Noodle Casserole

Ingredients

• •2 large carrots
• •4 tbsp flour
• •2 tsp thyme
• •2 cups half n half
• •1 tbsp lemon juice
• •3 cups chicken broth
• •1 onion
• •1½ cups peas
• •¾ tsp pepper
• •1½ tsp salt
• •2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
• •1 lb chicken breast
• •4 tbsp butter
• •12 oz wide egg noodles

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Method

From foodista.com — read the original

1. 1Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot.
2. 2Add 1 tablespoon salt and the egg noodles. Cook just shy of al dente, about 4 minutes.
3. 3Drain the noodles, rinse them under cold water until cool to the touch. Set aside until ready to assemble the casserole. In a large saute pan, (or you can use a skillet or even a Dutch oven) melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
4. 4Add the onion and carrots, cook, stirring frequently until the onion is softened, 5-7 minutes.
5. 5Add the sauteed veggies to a bowl, set aside.
6. 6Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the now empty skillet. When the butter is melted add the flour to the pan and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
7. 7Slowly add the half n half and chicken broth (very important to add a little at a time, whisking thoroughly as you go, to keep the sauce from being lumpy).
8. 8Bring sauce to a simmer, stirring constantly, stir in the thyme, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes, stirring often.
9. 9Add the sauteed vegetables and chicken breast to the sauce, cover the pan and simmer until the chicken is cooked through 10-15 minutes.
10. 10Remove the sauce from the heat and place the chicken on a plate to cool. Preheat the oven to 425°F f. To the sauce add the lemon juice and half the cheese. Stir to melt the cheese and season to taste if needed. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred into bite-sized pieces.
11. 11Combine the shredded chicken, noodles, sauce and frozen peas.
12. 12Add to a 13x9-inch casserole dish. Top with the remaining cheese.
13. 13Bake the casserole until the top is slightly browned and the cheese is bubbling, 15-20 minutes.
14. 14Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving.