Description
Cafeteria Noodles are a comforting dish featuring wide egg noodles enveloped in a creamy sauce made from chicken broth and cream of chicken soup. Perfect for a quick dinner or a cozy meal, this recipe is irresistible and simple to prepare, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or 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, cut into tablespoons
- 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 until dissolved.
- Add the egg noodles and stir. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender.
- Stir in the cream of chicken soup, butter, salt, and black pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of chicken broth or milk to reach your desired consistency.
- Spoon into bowls and serve hot. Optionally, garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, use homemade chicken broth instead of store-bought.
Feel free to add cooked chicken or vegetables to make it a heartier dish.
This recipe can easily be doubled for larger gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg