Creamy Chicken Egg Noodles (Printer-friendly)

Tender chicken and egg noodles in a creamy sauce with carrots, celery, and fragrant 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)

# Directions:

01 - Season the 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; cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
04 - Stir in flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, forming a roux without browning.
05 - Gradually whisk in chicken broth, whole milk, and heavy cream. Stir in Dijon mustard, dried thyme, dried parsley, paprika, and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently until the sauce thickens.
07 - Meanwhile, prepare egg noodles in a separate pot according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
08 - Return the chicken to the sauce, add frozen peas, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
09 - Add cooked egg noodles to the sauce and toss to combine thoroughly.
10 - Optional: sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour, which means weeknight dinner without the stress.
  • The creamy sauce is rich enough to feel indulgent but light enough that you won't feel weighed down afterward.
  • Everything happens in one pot (mostly), so cleanup is blessedly minimal.
02 -
  • If your sauce breaks or looks grainy, you've likely rushed the whisking or overheated the dairy—slow down, whisk more gently, and keep the heat at a simmer, never a boil.
  • Don't dump all the noodles in at once; toss them through the sauce gradually so they absorb the cream evenly and don't clump together.
03 -
  • Taste before adding salt at the end—your broth and other ingredients already contain sodium, so you might need less than you think.
  • The secret to creamy without being heavy is using whole milk alongside the cream, rather than cream alone; trust this balance completely.
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