Ingredients

1

carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth

4 1/4

cups uncooked wide egg noodles (8 oz)

2

cups shredded cooked chicken

2

cups frozen mixed vegetables

1

teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/2

teaspoon pepper

1/2

cup half-and-half

2

tablespoons chopped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired

Preparation

In 4- to 5-quart Dutch oven, add chicken broth, egg noodles, chicken, mixed vegetables, thyme, salt and pepper (ingredients will sit above liquid).

Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium; simmer uncovered 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is absorbed and pasta is tender.

Stir in half-and-half, and continue cooking 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Top with parsley.