Description
This creamy cafeteria-style noodle recipe features tender egg noodles simmered in a rich, flavorful chicken broth base, enhanced with cream of chicken soup and butter. It’s a comforting and easy-to-make dish perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, garnished optionally with fresh parsley.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 12 oz Egg Noodles
- 32 oz Chicken Broth (low sodium)
- 2 teaspoons Chicken Bullion
- 10.5 oz Cream of Chicken Soup
- Pepper to taste
- ½ stick Butter (4 tablespoons)
- Parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the broth base: In a large pot with a lid, pour in the chicken broth and place it over medium-high heat. This will create the flavorful liquid base for the noodles.
- Add seasoning: Stir in the chicken bullion and pepper to the simmering broth, ensuring they are fully dissolved for balanced seasoning.
- Incorporate cream and butter: Add the cream of chicken soup and butter to the pot, stirring continuously until the butter melts and all ingredients are well combined into a creamy mixture.
- Add egg noodles: Submerge the egg noodles evenly in the creamy broth, spreading them out to ensure uniform cooking.
- Initial boil and simmer: Allow the noodles to boil uncovered for 2 minutes to start the cooking process.
- Cook covered off heat: Place the lid on the pot and turn off the heat, keeping the pot on the original burner. Let the noodles cook undisturbed for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors and soften fully.
- Finish and serve: Remove the lid, stir the noodles gently one last time, and optionally garnish with fresh parsley. Let the noodles cool slightly to thicken the sauce before serving.
Notes
- Use low sodium chicken broth to control the saltiness of the dish.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken broth and cream of chicken soup with vegetable broth and cream of mushroom soup.
- If you prefer thicker noodles, allow them to sit covered off heat a few minutes longer.
- Adding fresh parsley not only brightens the flavor but also adds a pleasant color contrast.
- Be careful not to overcook the noodles in the initial boiling stage to avoid mushiness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: creamy noodles, cafeteria noodles, egg noodles, chicken broth noodles, comfort food, easy noodle recipe
