Here’s a comforting, simple chicken and noodles recipe you can make any day—rich, cozy, and very satisfying.
🍜 Chicken and Noodles (Homestyle)
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
- 200–250 g egg noodles
- 1 tbsp butter or oil
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk or cream
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried thyme or oregano (optional)
- 1 tbsp flour (for slight thickness, optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
- Sauté base
Heat butter/oil in a pan. Cook onion until soft, then add garlic. - Make the sauce
Add flour (if using) and cook for 1 minute.
Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring. - Add noodles
Add egg noodles and cook until tender (about 8–10 minutes). - Add chicken & cream
Stir in cooked chicken and milk/cream.
Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thick and creamy. - Season & serve
Add salt, pepper, and herbs. Serve hot.
🍗 Tips & Variations
- Use leftover roast chicken or rotisserie for extra flavor.
- Add veggies like carrots, peas, or mushrooms.
- For a soupier version, add more broth.
- For a richer dish, use cream instead of milk.
🔥 Quick Pakistani-style twist
- Add a pinch of turmeric and garam masala.
- Toss in green chilies for a little heat.
If you want, I can give you a one-pot quick version, a desi chicken noodles (like street style), or a healthy low-calorie version.
