Chicken Noodle Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 20 Ritz Crackers
• 2 chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 12 ounces egg noodles
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
• 20 ounces cream of chicken soup
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cup whole milk