Cozy Chicken Pot Pie Noodle Skillet Creamy OnePan Comfort

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (14 g)
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup / 150 g)
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced (about 1 cup / 120 g)
• 2 stalks celery, diced (about 3/4 cup / 90 g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (approx 2 tsp / 6 g)
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme) (about 1 g)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (about 16 g)
• 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth (720 ml)
• 1 cup whole milk (240 ml) — or 3/4 cup milk + 1/4 cup cream for richer sauce
• 8 ounces dried egg noodles (227 g)
• 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (about 450 g) — rotisserie or leftover
• 1 cup frozen peas (150 g), do not thaw
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (8 g)
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup shredded cheddar or Gruyère (optional, 50–75 g)
• Optional squeeze lemon (1/2 lemon) or a pinch of crushed red pepper for brightness