INGREDIENTS
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8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
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1/3 cup all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup chicken stock
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1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk, divided
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2-3 large garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
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8 ounces (1 cup) room temperature creme fraiche (See Recipe Notes)
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1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
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8 ounces wide egg noodles
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3 cups cooked, chopped chicken (from 1 rotisserie chicken)
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1 cup crushed butter crackers, such as Ritz (from 1 sleeve)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 tablespoons poppy seeds