Creamy Chicken And Noodles Delight
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food – Creamy Chicken and Noodles!
This dish is a game-changer, loaded with tender chicken, egg noodles, and a rich, creamy sauce that will leave you wanting more.
First, let’s start with the chicken. In a large Dutch oven, bring the broth and water to a boil. Season your chicken with your favorite spices and add it to the pot. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until it’s cooked through.
While the chicken is cooking, sauté some onions, carrots, and celery in olive oil until they’re soft and fragrant. Add a sprinkle of thyme, salt, and pepper to give it an extra boost of flavor.
Once the chicken is done, remove it from the pot and cut or shred it into bite-sized pieces. Add the chicken, sautéed veggies, and dry noodles to the pot. Bring it all to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the noodles are soft and the sauce has thickened.
Now it’s time to make the magic happen – the roux! In the same skillet you used for the veggies, melt some butter and whisk in some flour. Cook for a minute or two, until the flour is lightly toasted and has a nutty aroma.
Slowly pour in some of the hot broth, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until it’s smooth and creamy. Then, add in some heavy cream and whisk until it’s fully incorporated.
Stir the roux into the chicken and noodles, and let it all simmer together until the sauce has thickened to your liking. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve it up in bowls and garnish with some fresh parsley.
This recipe is a crowd-pleaser, and it’s perfect for a cozy night in. You can even make it ahead of time and store it in the fridge or freezer for later. Just thaw and reheat, and you’re good to go!
Some fans of this recipe have even added their own twist – like serving it over mashed potatoes or adding some fresh mushrooms to the mix. Feel free to get creative and make it your own!
So go ahead, give this recipe a try, and get ready to indulge in the creamiest, most comforting chicken and noodles of your life!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 cup egg noodles
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- 1. In a large Dutch oven, bring the broth and water to a boil.
- 2. Season the chicken with your favorite spices and add it to the pot. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until it's cooked through.
- 3. While the chicken is cooking, sauté onions, carrots, and celery in olive oil until they are soft and fragrant. Add thyme, salt, and pepper.
- 4. Once the chicken is done, remove it from the pot and cut or shred it into bite-sized pieces.
- 5. Add the chicken, sautéed veggies, and dry noodles to the pot. Bring it all to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the noodles are soft and the sauce has thickened.
- 6. In a skillet, melt butter and whisk in some flour. Cook until the flour is lightly toasted.
- 7. Slowly pour in some of the hot broth, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until smooth and creamy.
- 8. Add heavy cream and whisk until fully incorporated.
- 9. Stir the roux into the chicken and noodles, and let it simmer together until the sauce has thickened to your liking.
- 10. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve in bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
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