Creamy Chicken and Noodles is the ultimate in comfort food! Loaded with egg noodles, tender chicken, and a creamy sauce this is an easy chicken recipe guaranteed to be loved by even the pickiest of eaters!
Why You’ll Love My Chicken and Noodles Recipe
- From Scratch! This is a cozy comfort food recipe that tastes like something straight out of your Grandma’s kitchen. No condensed cream of chicken soup here!
- Family Friendly. Just like chicken noodle soup, this is a recipe that everyone can agree on. Heartier than a soup makes it a perfect, filling dish.
- Easy Ingredients. This recipe is a true everyday dinner with easily accessible ingredients that’s done in under an hour, but tastes like it’s simmered all day!
- Flavor packed. I have seasoned this to perfection every step of the way. No bland chicken noodles here!
All of these ingredients are staples in many kitchens, so hopefully you have everything on-hand to make this for dinner tonight! For the FULL recipe list scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Chicken: You can use boneless chicken breasts or thighs for this recipe. You can also use a store bought rotisserie chicken in a pinch.
- Seasonings: Montreal Chicken Seasoning or seasoned salt, kosher salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and parsley to garnish.
- Vegetables: Diced onion, carrots, and celery. minced garlic, and minced garlic. Chicken broth
- Liquid: Water, chicken broth, heavy cream
- Fats: Olive oil and butter
- Egg noodles
- All purpose flour
What Type of Chicken Do You Use?
I like to use either boneless chicken breasts or boneless chicken thighs. OR a combination of both. You can absolutely use bone-in chicken, it’s just an extra step picking the chicken off the bones, as opposed to just shredding it that I like to avoid.
Amish Chicken and Noodles, Thick and creamy Comfort Food.
How do you thicken chicken noodle soup?
Do this for about 3-4 minutes. This is going to be used to thicken the chicken and noodles. Add this milk and flour mixture to the pot with the noodles, vegetables and broth. Finally add the cooked shredded chicken. Let the soup simmer until thickened. Remove from heat and serve hot topped with fresh chopped parsley (optional). Serve and enjoy!
How do you thicken chicken noodles after cooking?
However, if your noodles still seem too watery after cooking for a while, you can thicken them by mixing together 2 teaspoons of cornstarch with 2 teaspoons of cold water, stirring that slurry into the noodles, then cooking on low until it reaches your desired thickness. Can you freeze chicken and noodles?
How do you thicken noodles if they are too watery?
This recipe is thickened by adding the condensed soup. However, if your noodles still seem too watery after cooking for a while, you can thicken them by mixing together 2 teaspoons of cornstarch with 2 teaspoons of cold water, stirring that slurry into the noodles, then cooking on low until it reaches your desired thickness.
How long do you cook chicken noodle noodles?
Add the chicken to the broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the noodles and cook for 6-8 minutes for wide egg noodles, or until the pasta is al dente. Add the Lemon Juice. Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.