Here’s a rich, comforting creamy chicken and noodles recipe that’s perfect for a cozy dinner.
🥘 Creamy Chicken and Noodles
🛒 Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
8 oz egg noodles
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 small onion (finely chopped)
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk or half-and-half
½ cup heavy cream (for extra richness)
½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp dried thyme (optional)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional but delicious)
Fresh parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
Cook the noodles
Boil egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Sauté aromatics
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
Add onion and cook until soft (about 3–4 minutes).
Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Make the creamy sauce
Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
Add milk and heavy cream. Simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened.
Add chicken & seasoning
Stir in cooked chicken, salt, pepper, and thyme.
Let simmer 5 minutes so flavors blend.
Combine with noodles
Add drained noodles to the skillet and toss to coat.
Stir in Parmesan cheese if using.
Garnish & serve
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.
🔥 Optional Add-Ins
Peas or carrots
Mushrooms
Spinach
A squeeze of lemon for brightness
💡 Make It Extra Creamy
Add 2–3 tablespoons cream cheese to the sauce while simmering.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
A one-pot version (less cleanup)
A slow cooker version
A baked casserole version
A healthier/lightened-up version
Just tell me which one you prefer 🙂
