Spring Chicken Noodle Skillet (Print Version)

Tender shredded chicken and egg noodles in a light, creamy sauce with spring vegetables—ready in 35 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie or poached)

→ Pasta

02 - 8 oz wide egg noodles

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 cup frozen peas
04 - 1 cup diced carrots (approximately 2 medium carrots)
05 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Sauce and Seasonings

07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
08 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
09 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
10 - 1/2 cup whole milk or half-and-half
11 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Cook egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
02 - Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and diced carrots, sautéing for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute to form a roux.
05 - Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk, then add thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.
06 - Add frozen peas, shredded chicken, and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine and heat through for approximately 2 minutes.
07 - Gently fold in cooked noodles until evenly coated in sauce. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes if needed, then remove from heat.
08 - Transfer to serving dishes and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately while hot.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one skillet so cleanup is practically nonexistent
  • The creamy sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it has layers of developed flavor
  • Its an effortless way to transform leftover chicken into something that feels special and new
02 -
  • The sauce will continue to thicken as it sits off the heat, so do not overreduce it in the pan
  • Grating your own Parmesan makes a huge difference compared to the pre-grated kind
03 -
  • Reserve some pasta water before draining in case you need to loosen the sauce later
  • Warm your milk slightly before adding it to prevent the sauce from breaking
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