Spring Chicken Noodle Skillet (Printable)

Tender chicken and egg noodles with peas and carrots in a light, creamy sauce. Perfect for spring dinners.

# What You'll Need:

→ Poultry

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

→ Pasta

02 - 8 ounces 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, adjusted to taste
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Cook the egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and carrots, sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring constantly, 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 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
06 - Add the frozen peas, shredded chicken, and Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine and heat through for approximately 2 minutes.
07 - Gently fold in the cooked noodles until evenly coated with sauce. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes if needed, then remove from heat. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan, which means less cleanup and more time for what actually matters
  • The creamy sauce comes together in minutes without any fancy techniques or ingredients
  • It is the kind of meal that makes everyone ask, when can we have this again
02 -
  • The sauce will continue to thicken as it sits, so do not panic if it looks slightly thinner than you want when you first make it
  • If your sauce gets too thick, a splash more chicken broth brings it back to the perfect consistency
  • Using pre-shredded rotisserie chicken saves time, but make you remove the skin first or your sauce will be too greasy
03 -
  • Grate your own Parmesan instead of buying pre-grated, because it melts better and tastes fresher
  • Warm your milk slightly before adding it to the hot sauce to prevent it from curdling
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