Chicken Noodle Soup Casserole
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/cb209b92-efb5-4073-8aa8-448b7e616f43
Original source: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a73760520/chicken-noodle-casserole-recipe/

This chicken noodle soup casserole is just like your favorite comfort food, but with a buttery, crunchy topping.
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT0S
Total time: PT55M

Ingredients
- 8 oz. dried wide egg noodles (about 4 cups)
- Kosher salt
- 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 large celery rib, finely chopped
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
- 2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 c. whole milk
- 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh dill, plus more for serving
- 2 c. shredded white sharp cheddar, divided
- 3 c. shredded cooked chicken
- 1 (10-oz.) package frozen peas and carrots, thawed (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions
1. Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 400°. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook egg noodles, stirring occasionally, until al dente according to package directions. Drain, then return to pot.
2. Meanwhile, in a large (at least 12”) ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add onion and celery; season with a large pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until vegetables are tender, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and flour and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
3. Add broth and milk. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat.
4. Stir in mustard, dill, and 1 cup cheese; season with ¾ tsp. salt and a few grinds of pepper. Add noodles, chicken, and peas and carrots, then stir until coated.
5. In a medium bowl, stir crackers, oil, and remaining 1 cup cheddar. Sprinkle over chicken mixture in skillet.
6. Transfer to oven and bake casserole until bubbling and cracker crumbs are browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool slightly. Top with dill.