Creamy Chicken and Noodles Recipe – is the ultimate comfort food! Tender chicken and pasta simmered in a quick homemade garlic parmesan sauce. This rich, creamy dish is packed with tons of flavor. Easy to make and perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner!
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Stop what you are doing and make this Creamy Chicken and Noodles for dinner tonight. It is DELICIOUS! We had this for dinner last week and it is back on the menu again this week. We absolutely love it. Chicken and pasta are simmered in a garlicky cream sauce that clings to every bite. Whether you’re making it for a weeknight dinner or just craving something indulgent, this dish always hits the spot!
How to Make Creamy Chicken and Noodles
This dish is effortless to make with only a few simple ingredients. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add pasta and cook according to the package directions for al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the chicken and sauce. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with herb and garlic seasoning—heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken in the pan and cook on both sides until it reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF. Add butter to the pan and cook until melted. Add minced garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant; add Italian dressing mix and heavy cream to the pan. Cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens. Add parmesan cheese and frozen peas to the pan and simmer until the cheese has melted. Stir in cooked pasta and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- You can use any chicken that you have on hand. Boneless skinless chicken breasts, chicken thighs, chicken tenderloins.
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken.
- You can use any short pasta noodles that you prefer.
- Penne pasta, elbow macaroni, bowtie pasta, rotini, or egg noodles all work great.
- I use Good Seasons Italian Dressing Mix. Do NOT make the dressing. You are only going to use the dry seasoning.
- Add your favorite veggies to the pasta:
- onions
- peppers
- celery
- carrots
- mushrooms
- broccoli
- spinach
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- For best results, reheat on the stovetop with extra heavy cream or chicken broth.
What to Serve with Creamy Chicken and Noodles
As I said, this pasta is a favorite at our house. It is better than anything in a restaurant. This dish is rich and satisfying on its own, but pairing it with the right sides makes it an even more well-rounded meal.
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Creamy Chicken and Noodles
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Creamy Chicken and Noodles Recipe – is the ultimate comfort food! Tender chicken and pasta simmered in a quick homemade garlic parmesan sauce. This rich, creamy dish is packed with tons of flavor. Easy to make and perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner!
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add pasta and cook according to the package directions for al dente. Drain and set aside.
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While the pasta cooks, prepare the chicken and sauce. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with herb and garlic seasoning—heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to the pan and cook on both sides until it reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.
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Add butter to the pan and cook until melted. Add minced garlic to the pan and cook about 30 seconds; add Italian dressing mix and heavy cream to the pan. Cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
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Add parmesan cheese and frozen peas to the pan and simmer until the cheese has melted. Stir in cooked pasta and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley.
- You can use any chicken that you have on hand. Boneless skinless chicken breasts, chicken thighs, chicken tenderloins.
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken.
- You can use any short pasta noodles that you prefer.
- Penne pasta, elbow macaroni, bowtie pasta, rotini, or egg noodles all work great.
- I use Good Seasons Italian Dressing Mix. Do NOT make the dressing. You are only going to use the dry seasoning.
- Add your favorite veggies to the pasta:
- onions
- peppers
- celery
- carrots
- mushrooms
- broccoli
- spinach
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- For best results, reheat on the stovetop with extra heavy cream or chicken broth.
Steph
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