One Pot Chicken and Noodles

Chicken and Noodles is an easy one pot dinner that is ready in just 30 minutes! A comforting classic dinner that is made with convenient ingredients like egg noodles, frozen peas, cooked chicken, chicken broth, and a can of cream of chicken soup. Approved by picky eaters!

Chicken and Noodles Recipe

Whenever I want quick comfort food for dinner, that I know my kids will also eat, I always whip out this recipe for chicken and noodles. Not only is it simple to make with a short ingredients list, but I usually always have most the ingredients already in my pantry. 

It’s also a great way to use up leftover chicken or frozen cooked chicken that you have laying around in the freezer. I have also used canned chicken (drained & flaked) in this recipe and it works like a charm! No one can ever tell the difference.

Chicken and Noodles is a creamy dish that consists of egg noodles, cooked chicken, frozen peas that all cook in the same pot. The egg noodles are boiled in chicken broth + chicken bouillon base which gives them so much flavor. It’s a creamy dish thanks to the cream of chicken soup and butter!

Ingredients Needed

• Chicken Broth – I use the 33% reduced-sodium chicken broth. You can also use salt-free broth or the regular salted broth. It just depends on your flavor and salt preference, as well as how seasoned the chicken is that you are using. 
• Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base – This has the best flavor which is why the recipe calls for it. You can use any chicken base or even the chicken bouillon cubes if wanted. Make sure that whatever you are using, that it’s equal to 2 teaspoons. 
• Egg Noodles – I prefer the wide egg noodles for this recipe. No need to pre-cook. They cook in the same pot along with the broth + chicken base. 
• Black Pepper – Use less (or more) depending on preference. 
• Cooked Shredded Chicken
• Cream of Chicken Soup
• Frozen Peas
• Butter – This is the “secret ingredient” for the best, and creamiest, chicken and noodles. I use salted butter but unsalted butter can be used if that’s what you prefer. 

How To Make Easy One Pot Chicken and Noodles

Learn how to make creamy chicken and noodles with these easy to follow steps. Be sure and read to the bottom of the page where there is a printable recipe option and a pin it button so you can save it for later. 

• Broth : In a large soup pot, add the chicken broth and chicken base. Bring to a boil over high heat. 
• Noodles : Once boiling, add the dry egg noodles and the black pepper. Cover the pot with a lid, and reduce the heat to medium-low, and let it simmer for about 5 minutes. 
• Creamy Noodles : Stir in the chicken, cream of chicken soup, and frozen peas into the noodles. Cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes. At this point, the noodles should be done. Be sure to not overcook or else the egg noodles will turn very soft and mushy, and not hold their shape. 
• Butter : Mix in the butter and stir until everything it’s combined in smoothly. Serve!

Chicken and Noodles FAQ’s

• How To Store Leftovers

  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, for up to 4 days. The noodles will soak up basically all of the sauce so you will need to add some water or chicken broth when reheating.
  • Reheat leftovers in the microwave or on the stove top. 
  • The egg noodles do get softer and softer as they sit in the fridge. I think this recipe is best eaten immediately after cooking them or within 24 hours (as leftovers in the fridge).

• Can I Make It Ahead of Time?

  • I do not recommend making these creamy chicken and noodles ahead of time. They are best eaten immediately after cooking them. The sauce gets very thick as the noodles sit so they won’t be as creamy if making them ahead of time, rewarming, and then serving. 

• Can I Use a Different Type of Noodle?

  • You can but I highly recommend sticking with the egg noodles. It’s the classic noodle to use in this recipe and it has the shortest cook time. Plus, I think the egg noodles have a much lighter taste to them, compared to regular pasta noodles, so I prefer it for this recipe. 
  • If using another noodle, keep it a smaller shape like medium pasta shells or rotini noodles, you will need to adjust the cook time depending on the cook time of the noodles you are using. 

• Substitution & Variation Ideas

  • Creamed Soup : Use any variety of the creamed soup that you want. Cream of celery is another popular choice or you can try using cream of mushroom soup. Use the health request variety or even the no-salt variety depending on preference and dietary restrictions. 
  • Lower Salt Version : It’s pretty simple to make this recipe low-sodium. Use salt-free chicken broth and salt-free cream of chicken soup. I don’t recommend using a lower-sodium chicken base product because you do need some taste in the recipe. 
  • Different Frozen Vegetable : Use frozen corn or carrots if wanted. Or, leave the veggies out all together and omit them from the recipe. 
  • Chicken Broth : As mentioned, you can use any chicken broth you want. I prefer using the 33% reduced-sodium chicken broth + regular salted cream of chicken soup + the better than bouillon base. But feel free to use salt-free versions of each of them or you can even use full salted chicken broth. 
  • Chicken : The type of seasoning that your chicken has on it may determine what varieties of chicken broth you use (salted vs. reduced-sodium vs. no salt). If you are using just plain chicken breast shreds then you may want to consider using full salted chicken broth. If you are using a rotisserie chicken or salted chicken breast then the reduced-sodium broth would work great. If using canned chicken, maybe try using a no-salted chicken broth as canned chicken is saltier than regular chicken. 

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