Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Noodles

Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Noodles

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 30 mins

Bake: 5 mins 450°F

Ingredients

6 ounces extra-wide egg noodles

1 - 2 pound purchased roasted chicken

1 cup frozen peas

4 cloves minced garlic

1 ¾ cups whole milk or cream

2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs

¾ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons butter, melted

Snipped fresh thyme (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a Dutch oven bring 6 cups salted water to boiling; add noodles. Cook for 10 minutes or until tender; drain. 

Meanwhile, remove chicken from bones. Discard skin and bones; shred chicken. In a saucepan combine chicken, peas, garlic, and whole milk; heat through. Cover and keep warm. 

In a small bowl combine bread crumbs, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, and melted butter. 

Stir noodles and remaining Parmesan cheese into hot chicken mixture. Heat and stir until bubbly. Divide among four individual casserole dishes. Top each with some of the bread crumb mixture.  Bake for 5 minutes until top begins to brown.  If desired, top with fresh thyme.