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Creamy Chicken and Noodles

A comforting dish featuring tender chicken and egg noodles in a rich, creamy sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Noodles
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 8 ounces egg noodles uncooked
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas optional
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Method
 

Cooking the Noodles
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the shredded chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  2. Stir in the chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
  3. If using, add the frozen peas and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss to combine with the sauce. Cook for another 2 minutes to heat through.
  2. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers to the dish.

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