Chicken Noodle Casserole

6 oz. medium curly noodles (about 3-1/2 cups dry)

3 chicken breasts, cooked and diced  (BAKE uncovered 400° 25 minutes, cover w/foil until ready to assemble) 

3/4 cup mayonnaise

1 cup diced celery

1 medium onion, diced

1 can cream of chicken soup

1/2 cup milk

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 425.

Cook and drain noodles.

combine chicken, celery, onion, and noodles - stir in mayonnaise.

Blend soup with milk until smooth; add salt and pepper and heat through.

Add cheese and heat until cheese is melted.

Add soup mixture to chicken mixture and stir to combine.

Bake, uncovered in a 2-quart casserole dish for 20 minutes.