"Easy, yet hearty, chicken noodle casserole with carrots, celery and onions in a creamy cheesy sauce. Comfort food at it's best...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 oz. NO YOLK® noodles, uncooked
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1 TBS olive oil
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2 ribs celery, chopped
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3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
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1 small onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 tsp. kosher salt
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1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
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32 oz. reduced sodium, fat free chicken broth (such as Kitchen Basics)
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1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
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1- 8 oz. package of reduced fat cream cheese, softened
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1 cup reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese
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1 TBS cornstarch, dissolved in 2 TBS water (slurry)
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2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast (you can use rotisserie chicken or canned chicken or leftover chicken breast)
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For topping: 10 buttery crackers crushed into crumbs