Creamy chicken egg noodles (Print)

Tender chicken and egg noodles enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce with savory vegetables and herbs.

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1/2 tsp salt
03 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

04 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
05 - 1 tbsp olive oil
06 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
09 - 2 celery stalks, sliced

→ Sauce

10 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
11 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
12 - 1 cup whole milk
13 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
14 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
15 - 1 tsp dried thyme
16 - 1/2 tsp dried parsley
17 - 1/2 tsp paprika
18 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Noodles & Finishing

19 - 8 oz wide egg noodles
20 - 1/2 cup frozen peas
21 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Season chicken pieces with salt and black pepper.
02 - Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
03 - In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook an additional minute.
04 - Stir in flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to form a roux.
05 - Gradually whisk in chicken broth, whole milk, and heavy cream. Incorporate Dijon mustard, thyme, dried parsley, paprika, and season with salt and pepper.
06 - Bring mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
07 - Meanwhile, cook egg noodles separately according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
08 - Return chicken to the sauce along with frozen peas. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
09 - Add cooked egg noodles to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
10 - Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired before serving.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like someone spent hours cooking when you've really spent less than an hour.
  • The sauce is genuinely creamy without being heavy or pretentious about it.
  • You can make it with ingredients that are probably already in your kitchen.
02 -
  • If you skip searing the chicken and just dump it in the sauce, you miss the color and texture that makes each bite satisfying.
  • Whisking the broth in slowly really does prevent lumps—this isn't overcautious advice, it's the difference between silky and grainy.
  • Don't walk away while the noodles cook separately; they can turn to mush faster than you expect.
03 -
  • Cooking the noodles separately and adding them last prevents them from absorbing too much sauce and turning mushy.
  • Tasting and adjusting the seasoning at the end is not overthinking—it's the difference between good and memorable.
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