Creamy Chicken And Noodles Stove Top Recipe Easy Homemade Comfort Meal
A quick and easy creamy chicken and noodles recipe made on the stove top, perfect for a comforting homemade meal with simple ingredients and rich flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 ounces egg noodles (wide or medium, dried or fresh)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken broth (preferably low sodium)
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper (about 5 minutes).
- Heat butter in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes, avoiding browning the garlic.
- Add chicken pieces to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink and slightly browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the chicken and onions; stir continuously for 1-2 minutes to form a smooth roux.
- Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps, then add milk. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring to prevent sticking.
- Add egg noodles directly to the simmering sauce. Cover with lid and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender. Add extra broth or water if sauce becomes too thick.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add dried thyme or Italian seasoning. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top before serving.
- Serve immediately while hot and creamy.
Notes
If noodles absorb too much liquid before tender, add extra broth in ¼ cup increments. Use moderate heat to avoid scorching milk. Stir gently but often to prevent noodles from sticking. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend or cornstarch and use gluten-free noodles. For dairy-free, use almond or oat milk and skip Parmesan or use dairy-free cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4
- Calories: 420
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
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