Description
A comforting and creamy cafeteria-style noodle dish made with tender egg noodles simmered in a rich chicken broth and condensed cream of chicken soup. This easy-to-make recipe yields hearty noodles coated in a velvety butter sauce, perfect for a quick, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Broth Mixture
- 4 cups chicken broth or chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon zero salt chicken bouillon (or 1 chicken bouillon cube)
- 10.5 ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup (low-sodium or regular)
Main Ingredients
- 12 ounces egg noodles
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
- Salt and Black Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the broth mixture: In a large pot over medium-high heat, whisk together the chicken broth or stock, chicken bouillon, and condensed cream of chicken soup until fully incorporated and smooth. Bring this mixture to a boil.
- Cook the noodles: Add the egg noodles to the boiling broth, stirring well to coat them evenly in the mixture. Reduce the heat to medium and let the noodles cook, stirring occasionally, until they are tender, which should take about 10-12 minutes.
- Add butter for creaminess: Once the noodles are cooked, stir in the salted butter until it melts completely and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Season and serve: If desired, stir in dried or fresh parsley for added flavor and color. Adjust salt and black pepper to taste. Serve the noodles hot for the best experience.
Notes
- For a lower sodium version, use low-sodium chicken broth and low-sodium cream of chicken soup.
- Egg noodles can be substituted with any pasta of your choice, but cooking times may vary.
- Adding fresh parsley instead of dried yields a brighter herb flavor.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad to complete the meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cafeteria noodles, creamy noodles, egg noodles, chicken broth noodles, comfort food, easy dinner, creamy chicken noodles
