Cafeteria Noodles
These Cafeteria Noodles are a simple, cozy one-pot recipe made with egg noodles simmered in chicken broth, then finished with cream of chicken soup, butter, and seasonings. They’re rich, creamy, and nostalgic, just like the comforting noodles you remember from school lunches.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 408kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups (32 ounces) chicken broth
- 1 chicken bouillon cube, or 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- 12 ounces wide egg noodles
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) 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 with a lid, bring the chicken broth and bouillon cube to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until the bouillon is fully dissolved.
- Add the egg noodles and stir. Reduce heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are just tender. Check the package directions, as cook times can vary slightly by brand.
- Stir in the cream of chicken soup, butter, salt, and black pepper. Continue cooking over low heat, stirring until the butter is melted and everything is smooth and creamy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- The sauce will continue to thicken as it sits. If it becomes too thick, add a splash of extra chicken broth (or a little milk) until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Spoon into bowls and serve hot. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 408kcal