Creamy Chicken and Noodles

• total tid: 30mins

Ingredienser

Chicken

2 large chicken breasts about 500g, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp paprika optional

Noodles

250 g egg noodles or pasta of choice

Creamy Sauce

2 tbsp unsalted butter

2 cloves garlic minced

1 small onion finely diced

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

2 cups chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

½ tsp dried thyme

Salt & pepper to taste

Optional Garnish

Fresh parsley chopped

Instruktioner

Cook the Noodles

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Cook noodles according to package instructions until al dente.

Drain and set aside.

Cook the Chicken

Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.

In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp butter over medium-high heat.

Add chicken pieces and cook 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Remove chicken and set aside.

Make the Creamy Sauce

In the same skillet, melt remaining butter.

Add onion and garlic, sauté 2–3 minutes until soft.

Sprinkle in flour and whisk for 1 minute.

Slowly pour in chicken broth, whisking to avoid lumps.

Stir in heavy cream, cheese, and thyme. Cook 3–4 minutes until sauce thickens.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Combine

Add cooked chicken and drained noodles to the sauce.

Stir until everything is evenly coated and heated through.

Serve

Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Serve hot for a comforting, creamy meal