Description
A comforting and creamy cafeteria-style noodle dish featuring tender egg noodles simmered in a rich chicken broth and cream of chicken soup sauce. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, this recipe delivers nostalgia and heartwarming flavors with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 12 oz Egg Noodles
- 32 oz Chicken Broth (low sodium)
- 2 teaspoons Chicken Bouillon
- 10.5 oz Cream of Chicken Soup
- Pepper to taste
- ½ stick Butter (4 tablespoons)
- Parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the broth: In a large pot with a lid, pour the chicken broth and heat over medium-high heat until it begins to warm.
- Season the broth: Stir in chicken bouillon and pepper to taste, mixing well to dissolve the bouillon completely.
- Create the creamy sauce: Add the cream of chicken soup and butter to the pot, stirring continuously until the butter melts and all ingredients are well combined into a smooth mixture.
- Add the noodles: Pour in the egg noodles, spreading them evenly so they are fully submerged in the liquid.
- Start cooking noodles: Let the noodles boil uncovered for 2 minutes to begin softening.
- Simmer with lid: Place the lid on the pot and turn off the heat, keeping the pot on the burner to retain warmth.
- Cook noodles thoroughly: Allow the noodles to cook in the hot liquid undisturbed with the lid closed for 10 minutes until tender.
- Finish and serve: Remove the lid and stir the noodles gently to combine. Garnish with parsley if desired, let the dish cool slightly to thicken, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use low sodium chicken broth to control the saltiness.
- Stirring before serving helps evenly distribute the creamy sauce.
- Covering the pot and turning off the heat allows noodles to cook gently without burning the broth.
- Optional parsley adds freshness and color.
- This recipe provides a nostalgic taste reminiscent of classic school cafeteria meals.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: creamy noodles, cafeteria noodles, egg noodles, comfort food, quick dinner, creamy chicken noodles
