How to Make Creamy Chicken and Noodles - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, creamy chicken and noodles is a classic dish that never fails to satisfy. With tender chunks of chicken, savory vegetables, and buttery egg noodles all smothered in a rich and creamy sauce, this dish is perfect for a cozy night in or for feeding a hungry crowd. Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a dish to impress at a dinner party, creamy chicken and noodles is sure to become a family favorite.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 30 ounces chicken broth
  • 1 (3 pound) rotisserie chicken, bones removed and meat cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in hot butter until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Place milk, half-and-half, and flour into a jar with a lid and shake until flour well combined. Pour mixture into the skillet and whisk until smooth and thick, about 5 minutes.
  • Gradually whisk in chicken broth; bring to a simmer while whisking constantly. Stir cooked chicken and sour cream into sauce; season with salt and black pepper. Add cooked noodles; stir until combined.
  • Nutrition

    829 cal.

    • Total Fat: 43g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 225mg
    • Sodium: 911mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 60g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 49g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 184mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 550mg