Description
Creamy Cafeteria Noodles bring nostalgic comfort from school lunch memories. Silky pasta mingles with rich, velvety sauce, creating a simple yet satisfying dish that connects generations through its hearty, familiar flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) egg noodles
- 10.5 ounces (298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) chicken stock
Seasoning and Enhancers:
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 1 stick (½ cup or 113 grams) salted butter
Garnish:
- Parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Fill a large pot or deep skillet with chicken stock and dissolve the bouillon cube completely over medium-high heat until the liquid reaches a rolling boil.
- Carefully add egg noodles to the bubbling liquid, stirring gently to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Continue cooking noodles for 6-8 minutes, maintaining a steady boil and occasionally stirring to prevent clumping.
- Pour cream of chicken soup into the pot, stirring thoroughly to integrate the soup with the noodles and broth.
- Allow the mixture to simmer for 2 minutes, ensuring the soup is fully incorporated and heated through.
- Remove the pot from the heat source and immediately add butter, covering with a tight-fitting lid to help the butter melt quickly.
- After 1-2 minutes, uncover and stir the noodles until the butter is completely melted and evenly distributed.
- Optional: Sprinkle finely chopped fresh parsley over the top for a burst of color and subtle herbaceous flavor.
- Serve immediately while the noodles are hot and the sauce is creamy, transferring to a serving dish if desired.
Notes
- Grab fresh egg noodles from the refrigerated section for the best texture and taste.
- Swap cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom for a different flavor profile.
- Boost protein by adding shredded rotisserie chicken or diced cooked chicken breast.
- Use low-sodium chicken stock to control salt levels and customize seasoning.
- Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days, reheating gently to maintain creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg