Creamy Chicken with Egg Noodles (Print Version)

Tender chicken tossed with egg noodles, creamy sauce, vegetables, and fragrant herbs for a comforting meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

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

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
05 - 1 tablespoon 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 tablespoons all-purpose flour
11 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
12 - 1 cup whole milk
13 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
14 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
15 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
16 - 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
17 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
18 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Noodles & Finishing

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

# How to Make It:

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

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour but tastes like you fussed over it all afternoon.
  • The sauce coats every noodle without ever feeling heavy or one-note.
  • Chicken stays tender, and you control exactly how creamy things get.
02 -
  • Don't let the flour cook too long in the beginning or it'll lose its thickening power, and don't add the liquids all at once or you'll end up with lumps that are impossible to fix.
  • The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools, so if it looks slightly loose when you finish, that's actually perfect.
03 -
  • Toast your dried herbs in the dry pan for a few seconds before adding the liquids—it wakes them up and makes their flavor more present.
  • Taste the sauce before you add the noodles and adjust the seasoning one final time, because the noodles won't improve the flavor, only dilute it.
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