Creamy Chicken Egg Noodles (Printer View)

Tender chicken and egg noodles enveloped in a creamy sauce with savory vegetables and herbs.

# What you'll need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1/2 tsp salt
03 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

04 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
05 - 1 tbsp olive oil
06 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
09 - 2 celery stalks, sliced

→ Sauce

10 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
11 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
12 - 1 cup whole milk
13 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
14 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
15 - 1 tsp dried thyme
16 - 1/2 tsp dried parsley
17 - 1/2 tsp paprika
18 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Noodles & Finishing

19 - 8 oz wide egg noodles
20 - 1/2 cup frozen peas
21 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

# Method:

01 - Season the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper.
02 - Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5 to 6 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove from pot and set aside.
03 - In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
04 - Stir in the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, forming a roux.
05 - Gradually whisk in chicken broth, milk, and heavy cream. Stir in Dijon mustard, thyme, dried parsley, paprika, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
06 - Bring to a simmer and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.
07 - Cook egg noodles in a separate pot according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
08 - Return chicken to the sauce along with peas. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
09 - Stir cooked egg noodles into the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
10 - Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour and tastes like you've been cooking all afternoon.
  • The creamy sauce clings to every noodle in a way that feels genuinely luxurious without being complicated.
  • Tender chicken and soft vegetables make it feel like real comfort food, not just something quick.
02 -
  • Whisk the flour in dry before adding any liquid, or you'll end up with lumps that even aggressive stirring won't fix.
  • Low-sodium broth is crucial here because you'll taste the salt if you use regular; you can always add more but you can't take it out.
  • Don't let the sauce boil hard or it can break and look grainy; a gentle simmer is all you need to thicken it properly.
03 -
  • Let the cream come to room temperature before adding it so it blends smoothly into the hot sauce instead of clumping.
  • Cook the noodles one minute under the package time so they stay tender in the sauce without turning mushy.
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