Spring Chicken Noodle Skillet (Print Version)

Tender chicken and egg noodles with peas, carrots, and onions in a light creamy sauce—a comforting one-pan meal.

# What You 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 (about 2 medium carrots)
05 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Sauce & 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 (adjust to taste)
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and carrots, and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
05 - Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and milk, then add the thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring, until the sauce begins to thicken.
06 - Add the peas, shredded chicken, and Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine and heat through, about 2 minutes.
07 - Gently fold in the cooked noodles until everything is evenly coated in the sauce. Cook for 1–2 minutes more if needed, then remove from heat.
08 - Sprinkle with fresh parsley, if using, and serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything happens in one pan so you spend less time washing dishes and more time actually eating
  • The creamy sauce comes together faster than you can believe and coats every single noodle perfectly
02 -
  • Don't skip the step of cooking the flour with the butter, or your sauce will taste raw and floury
  • The sauce thickens quickly as it cools, so don't panic if it seems slightly thin in the pan
03 -
  • Grate your own Parmesan instead of buying pre-grated, it melts so much better into the sauce
  • If the sauce gets too thick, add warmed broth a tablespoon at a time until it's right
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