Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole: Ultimate Comfort!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (30g)
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (approx. 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (about 300g)
• 8 ounces egg noodles (about 225g), cooked and drained
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup (305g)
• 1/2 cup chicken broth (120ml)
• 1/2 cup sour cream (120ml)
• 1/4 cup milk (60ml)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup frozen peas (150g), thawed
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (100g)
• 1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers (about 40g)
• 2 tablespoons melted butter (30g)