Easy Creamy Chicken Buttered Noodles
This Easy Creamy Chicken Buttered Noodles recipe is a family favorite! Tender chicken and buttered egg noodles are coated in a luscious creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound egg noodles
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until sauce has thickened slightly.
- Stir in heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Heat through, but do not boil.
- Add shredded chicken and cooked noodles to the sauce. Toss to coat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use bone-in chicken breasts and simmer in the chicken broth for 30 minutes before shredding. Add a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the sauce.
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