Description
Hearty chicken and noodles bring comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, blending tender meat with silky pasta in pure Midwestern warmth. Home cooks discover pure satisfaction through this simple, soul-soothing classic that connects generations with each delicious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Noodles and Base:
- 16 oz egg noodles
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp butter
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Trim chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels, preparing them for even cooking.
- Place chicken in a large skillet, covering with chicken broth, and simmer over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Remove chicken from liquid, shred using two forks, and set aside while reserving the cooking broth.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté finely chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the onion mixture, stirring continuously to create a smooth roux and prevent burning.
- Gradually pour reserved chicken broth into the roux, whisking consistently to eliminate lumps and create a creamy sauce.
- Add shredded chicken back into the sauce, incorporating salt, black pepper, and dried parsley for enhanced flavor.
- Meanwhile, cook egg noodles in a separate pot according to package instructions until al dente, typically 7-8 minutes.
- Drain noodles thoroughly and fold them into the chicken mixture, ensuring even distribution of sauce and protein.
- Allow the dish to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, helping flavors meld together and reaching a perfect serving temperature.
- Serve hot, garnishing with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- Adjust cooking liquid by adding more broth if sauce becomes too thick during simmering.
- Swap regular egg noodles with gluten-free alternatives for celiac or wheat-sensitive diners.
- Create a lighter version by using skinless chicken breasts and reducing butter quantity for lower-calorie preparation.
- Enhance flavor profile by incorporating fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary instead of dried parsley for more vibrant taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg