Chicken and Noodles Creamy (Print)
Tender chicken, noodles, and veggies blend in a creamy, comforting dish ideal for hearty, weeknight family dinners.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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3 cups (approximately 420 g) shredded cooked rotisserie chicken
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2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
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1 medium onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups (approximately 300 g) carrots, diced (about 3 large carrots)
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1 cup (120 g) celery, diced
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2 ½ cups (600 ml) low sodium chicken stock, divided
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1 bay leaf
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1 fresh thyme sprig or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon (6 g) kosher salt or sea salt
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1 teaspoon (2 g) freshly ground black pepper
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1 pound (450 g) dry wide egg noodles or preferred noodles
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3 tablespoons (42 g) unsalted butter
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3 tablespoons (24 g) all-purpose flour
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2 cups (480 ml) whole milk, divided
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1 cup (140 g) frozen peas
→ Garnish
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Chopped fresh parsley or thyme
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Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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Smoked paprika
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Freshly ground black pepper
# Steps:
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In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3–5 minutes. Stir in garlic and carrots, continuing to sauté for 1 minute while stirring frequently.
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Pour in 1 ½ cups chicken stock, add bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cook until carrots are tender, approximately 5–7 minutes.
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Add remaining chicken stock and diced celery to the pot. Bring to a boil, then add dry noodles and cook uncovered for 5 minutes.
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Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, then gradually add 1 cup of milk. Simmer, whisking continuously, until thickened, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat.
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Stir the prepared roux, remaining 1 cup milk, and frozen peas into the pot with noodles. Mix well to combine.
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Add shredded chicken to the pot. Continue to cook over medium heat at a gentle simmer until the mixture thickens to the desired consistency.
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Ladle hot into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh herbs, Parmesan cheese, smoked paprika, or additional black pepper as preferred.
# Additional Notes:
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For a lighter sauce, substitute low-fat milk for whole milk or decrease the amount of roux to achieve preferred creaminess.