Description
This Easy One Pot Chicken and Noodles recipe is a comforting and creamy dinner that comes together quickly in just 30 minutes. Featuring tender cooked chicken, wide egg noodles, and a rich blend of cream, chicken broth, and cream of mushroom soup, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights. Made in a single pot for minimal cleanup, it’s a flavorful, hearty meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 3 cups uncooked extra wide egg noodles
- 2 cups cooked chicken (rotisserie recommended)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Sauté the onion: In a Dutch oven or large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
- Add liquids and soup: Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and condensed cream of mushroom soup. Stir everything together until combined. Increase the heat to high to bring the mixture to a boil.
- Cook the noodles: Once boiling, add the uncooked wide egg noodles. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Reduce heat to medium or medium-low to maintain a rapid simmer—avoid boiling too vigorously to prevent the liquid from reducing too quickly before the pasta is tender.
- Add chicken and season: Stir in the cooked chicken and let it warm through for a few minutes. Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve the creamy chicken and noodles immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken for convenience and flavor.
- Stir frequently while cooking noodles to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- If the mixture reduces too quickly before noodles are fully cooked, add a splash of additional chicken broth or water to help them cook evenly.
- For a lighter option, substitute half-and-half or milk for the heavy cream.
- This recipe can be customized with vegetables like peas or carrots added during the noodle cooking step.
