Spring Chicken Noodle Skillet (Printable)

Tender chicken and egg noodles with peas and carrots in a creamy sauce. A comforting, easy weeknight dinner ready in 35 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie or poached)

→ Pasta

02 - 8 oz wide egg noodles

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 cup frozen peas
04 - 1 cup diced carrots (approximately 2 medium carrots)
05 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Sauce & Seasonings

07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
08 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
09 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
10 - 1/2 cup whole milk or half-and-half
11 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, adjusted to taste
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Cook egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and carrots, then sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Sprinkle flour over vegetables and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute to create a light roux.
05 - Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk, then add thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce begins to thicken.
06 - Add peas, shredded chicken, and Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine and heat through for approximately 2 minutes.
07 - Gently fold cooked noodles into skillet until evenly coated with sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes more if needed, then remove from heat.
08 - Transfer to serving dishes, sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The creamy sauce comes together in one pan, meaning less cleanup and more time on the couch
  • It uses simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry right now
  • The whole family actually gets excited about the vegetables hidden inside
02 -
  • The sauce will continue thickening as it sits, so do not panic if it looks a bit thin at first
  • If you are using leftover cooked chicken, add it in the last 2 minutes just to warm through
  • A splash of lemon juice at the end brightens everything up surprisingly well
03 -
  • Grate your own Parmesan instead of using pre-grated, it melts so much better into the sauce
  • Wide egg noodles really do work best here because they catch all the sauce in their curves
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