Description
A cozy chicken and noodles dish that brings warmth and comfort to the dinner table, drawing from rich culinary traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the egg noodles until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add chicken: Stir in the shredded chicken until warmed through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate broth: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add cream and season: Stir in the heavy cream and garlic powder, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine noodles: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet, tossing them in the creamy sauce until fully coated.
- Heat thoroughly: Allow the mixture to heat together for another 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Serve warm, topped with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a plant-based cream alternative.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: Not specified
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: Not specified