Courtney's Favorite Chicken Casserole

So named by my mother, who discovered this recipe many years ago on the back of a package of noodles. It's been a family and potluck favorite ever since. Excellent comfort food!!! The fat content of this can be reduced easily by substituting low-fat soup, milk, and cheese

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package  wide egg noodles
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 1 (10 1/2ounce) can  cream of chicken soup
• 3⁄4 cup milk
• 2  cups cheese, shredded (I prefer sharp cheddar, but whatever floats your boat)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1⁄2 cups  cooked chicken breasts, diced (you may substitute canned chicken if you're pressed for time, but in this case done from scratch is)
•  breadcrumbs (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Boil noodles.
3. While noodles are being prepared, in a pan make a sauce of everything except the chicken and the noodles.
4. Add the noodles and chicken to the sauce and mix well.
5. Put into a 3-qt. casserole dish and top with breadcrumbs.
6. Bake for 30 minutes.