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Looking for a new favorite winter weekday meal? I have just the recipe for you! My chicken and noodles is so simple but so cozy and delicious that you will wish you found this recipe sooner. Everyone in my family adores this recipe (even my pickiest eater!) and it always gets rave reviews. You really need to make this grandma-inspired, one-dish dinner tonight!
One Pot Chicken and Noodles
Chicken and Noodles made with tender chicken, buttery egg noodles, and a creamy sauce come together in one pot in under an hour! This creamy chicken and noodles recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, but it’s so good you’ll want to make it for Sunday dinner too.
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Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles
If you love this creamy chicken dinner and want try a set-it-and-forget-it version, you’ll love this Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles too! And don’t forget everyone’s other favorite chicken and noodle recipe, Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Here’s why I know you will love my stovetop chicken and noodles recipe.
- Simple ingredients, big comfort: Pantry staples are transformed into a bowl of cozy goodness.
- One pot = less cleanup: Everything cooks together for easy prep and fewer dishes to wash.
- Family friendly: My kids request this one on repeat—it’s picky-eater approved!
- Old-fashioned feel: This recipe tastes just like the one grandma would make when someone was under the weather.
Ingredients for Stovetop Chicken and Noodles Dinner
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- Boneless chicken breasts – The raw chicken is cooked in the broth, adding lots of chicken flavor to the finished dish.
- Chicken broth – stock is fine, too, but keep in mind that stock is unseasoned, so you’ll need to add some extra salt.
- Butter – You can use salted or unsalted butter.
- Garlic powder – Minced fresh garlic cloves work too, but garlic powder makes this recipe even easier!
- Cream of chicken soup – Using condensed soup means there’s no need for all-purpose flour or fussing with making a roux.
- Egg noodles – I like thick egg noodles for this recipe because they hold onto that creamy sauce so well!
How to Make The Best Chicken and Noodles
- Cook: Stir together the broth, water, salt, and remaining spices in a large pot or large Dutch oven. Add the chicken breasts and butter to the pot. Cover and heat over medium heat until the broth starts to boil. Then, reduce the heat to low. Continue cooking, covered, for 30 minutes.
- Shred: Remove the chicken from the broth, and let it cool. Once it’s cool enough to handle safely, shred with two forks.
- Make the creamy sauce: Add the cream of chicken soup to the broth, and whisk until the mixture is smooth. Bring the liquid to a boil.
- Finish: Stir in the noodles and chicken. Once the liquid has come to a simmer, reduce the heat to medium and cover. Cook for 2 to 5 minutes or until the noodles are about halfway done cooking. Turn off the stove, and keep the pot covered until the noodles soften and the sauce thickens.
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Serving Suggestions
At my house, we always serve this recipe with Southern green beans and homemade biscuits. My kids dip the biscuits into the sauce—it’s their favorite part!
- With buttery biscuits, French bread or dinner rolls to soak up the sauce.
- Alongside steamed broccoli, roasted vegetables, or air fryer Brussels sprouts for balance.
- Add a simple salad for a lighter contrast to this hearty dish.
