Description
Cafeteria Noodles offer a delightful combination of flavors with chicken broth, egg noodles, and a creamy soup base. This quick, comforting dish is perfect for cozy dinners and family gatherings, making it a must-try for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 12 ounces wide egg noodles
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot or deep skillet, bring the chicken broth and bouillon cube to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until dissolved.
- Add the egg noodles, stir, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 10 to 12 minutes until the noodles are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the cream of chicken soup, butter, salt, and black pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring until the butter melts and everything is creamy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of chicken broth or a little milk to adjust the consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Feel free to add vegetables like peas or carrots for extra nutrition.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated easily.
Adjust the seasoning to your taste for a more personalized flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1040mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg