Easy Cheesy Chicken Noodles

by Lindsay on January 18, 2012

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Chicken Noodle Soup meets Mac n’ Cheese.

Have you ever asked yourself what that would be like?

I know someone who did ask herself that very question one night while getting ready for bed, because, I don’t know, she likes to think about food at night when she gets ready for bed, okay?

And less than 24 hours later that same someone had slurped every last noodle out of the cheesy pan.  I’m serious.  This girl means business.

Chicken Noodles

And that same night, that someone’s husband made her, MADE her, whip up a batch of this addictively good cookie dough for dessert because, I don’t know, they eat cookie dough for dessert, okay?  He also forced her to eat 99% of the d0ugh.  All she could do for the next 5 hours was snuggle up on the couch and read the Hunger Games.  He is sooo mean.

For the sake of her dignity, she shall remain nameless.

But there’s one last thing.   She told me that she really, really wants you to experience the joy of slurping the last noodle out of the cheesy pan.

Like, really.  Like, now.

Cheesy Chicken Noodles

Easy Cheesy Chicken Noodles
4.5 from 2 reviews
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Author: Pinch of Yum
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 25 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 lb. egg noodles (“homestyle”, thick and doughy)
  • 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • 12 oz. cooked, shredded chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (I used Cheddar and Monterrey Jack)
  • crumbled bacon or breadcrumbs for topping
Instructions
  1. Saute garlic in a medium saucepan with a little bit of olive oil over medium heat until soft and fragrant. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add noodles and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until noodles are just barely cooked.
  2. Dissolve the cornstarch in the cold water and add to the boiling noodles. Boil for about 1 minute and remove from heat. Add the chicken and stir to combine everything. Do not drain.
  3. Let noodles cool slightly – about 5 minutes – so that the broth will thicken into a sauce. Put pan back on low heat. Add butter, milk, and cheese and mix for about 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle with bacon or breadcrumbs and serve immediately.
Notes

Add an additional tablespoon or two of water/milk if the noodles have become too sticky after cooling. This will make it smooth and creamy again.

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So anyways.

If I may, I really (seriously) (actually for real seriously) want to say thanks so much for reading my blog, sharing my food, and leaving comments for me.  I love connecting with all of you almost as much I love gobbling this up for dinner!  Or maybe it could be a tie.


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Julie @ Table for Two January 18, 2012 at 6:22 am

I’m glad that girl, whoever she may be, thought of this because this combination is heaven on earth! ;)

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Lindsay January 18, 2012 at 7:12 am

I’ll tell her you said so. ;)

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Bev Weidner January 18, 2012 at 6:58 am

If I can’t eat this in the next 15 seconds I’m going to freak on someone.

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Skye @ Skye Loves... January 18, 2012 at 6:59 am

That has to be the ultimate in comfort food…

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Sally @ Spontaneous Hausfrau January 18, 2012 at 7:10 am

I love how retro and easy this recipe is. I would love to cuddle up to a bowl of this on a cold, gloomy night.

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Lindsay January 18, 2012 at 7:11 am

Retro is a great word for this! Retro-cheesified.

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Laurie {Simply Scratch} January 18, 2012 at 7:27 am

Gooood gravy YUM! It just may be dinner tonight!

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Lindsay January 18, 2012 at 4:19 pm

You and I both!

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Gina @ Running to the Kitchen January 18, 2012 at 7:30 am

That girl is one smart lady! My mac n cheese loving husband will probably die of happiness if I make this. Keeping it in my back pocket ;)

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Lindsay January 18, 2012 at 4:18 pm

My husband was definitely a fan. We reduced this from 4 servings to 2 servings because we just couldn’t contain our love of the noodles. :)

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Blog is the New Black January 18, 2012 at 7:56 am

Yes please!

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Becky @ Becky Bakes January 18, 2012 at 8:14 am

WOW! This looks amazing. I was just thinking about chocolate chip cookie dough in the shower this morning. Apparently, that is where I think about food:-) This and cookie dough. Sounds like a match made in heaven to me!

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Lindsay January 18, 2012 at 4:18 pm

lol… I’m sometimes privately embarrassed by the times and places I find myself thinking about food. And by sometimes I mean most days. :)

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Mal @ The Chic Geek January 18, 2012 at 8:53 am

yum! I want a bowl of this right now :-)

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Soo @ Little Miss Fitness January 18, 2012 at 9:32 am

Mmm…Mmm…Good! :)

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barb January 18, 2012 at 10:18 am

Hi,

Just wanted you to know that while we visited your grandma and grandpa Mork in Phoenix, we had your raisen bran muffins! They were delicious! I got the recipe and will be making them soon! Thanks!

barb

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Lindsay January 18, 2012 at 4:17 pm

Oooh yummy, I was just thinking about those muffins! Glad to hear you guys had a fun time, even if the weather wasn’t the best…

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Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga January 18, 2012 at 10:36 am

Oh this looks like perfect comfort food and I want to dig in.

Your pictures are so crisp, clear and stunning….as usual :)

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Lindsay January 18, 2012 at 4:16 pm

Thanks Averie!

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Emily @ A Cambridge Story January 18, 2012 at 11:13 am

This meal reminds me of the Lipton noodle packets I used to eat in college — in a good way!! I’ve always wanted to recreate it using REAL ingredients. This sounds awesome!

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Lindsay January 18, 2012 at 4:16 pm

Ohh geez. I’ve reached a new low being compared to Lipton noodle packets. lol! :) Hopefully you find this version a little more exciting, even if it does remind you of noodle packets.

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Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef January 18, 2012 at 12:34 pm

oooooh i so want this like, 5 minutes ago!

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carolinaheartstrings January 18, 2012 at 1:29 pm

That looks like such a dangerously delicious recipe. Great pictures. They made my mouth water! YUM.

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Lauren January 18, 2012 at 3:19 pm

Your photos are gorgeous!! And, I’m starving for this pasta.

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Lindsay January 18, 2012 at 4:13 pm

Thanks Lauren!

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Beth Ann Chiles January 18, 2012 at 3:19 pm

Oh my goodness—the cheesy chicken noodles look wonderful! Printed out the recipe–another one to try!

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Katie January 18, 2012 at 4:42 pm

I favorited this on foodgawker before I even read the recipe. Looks incredible!

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Lindsay January 18, 2012 at 7:54 pm

Thanks Katie! :)

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TeenyLittleSuperChef January 18, 2012 at 6:32 pm

You had me at “easy.” And then you had my heart at “macaroni and cheese.” Pretty sure this dish will become a new staple in the SuperChef household. I love anything quick and easy that just happens to taste like I was slaving over a hot stove all evening. Thanks for the great recipe! I can’t wait to try it… like really really soon!

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Kristin January 18, 2012 at 7:10 pm

Nice pan. :)

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Lindsay January 18, 2012 at 7:53 pm

Why thank you. :)

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Nora @ Natural Noshing January 18, 2012 at 8:16 pm

With all the snow and cold weather here in Montana, I am craving an dish exactly like this!!! noodles + cheese + chicken = yum!

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Lindsay January 18, 2012 at 10:30 pm

Tonight is the coldest night of winter so far in MN. WAHH! At least I have this in the fridge. Stay warm in Montana!!

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Sara {Home is Where the Cookies Are} January 18, 2012 at 8:47 pm

Oh, seriously. . . you had to add bacon. I can’t say no to that. It looks to die for. Cookie dough and Hunger Games sounds like heaven – I think I ate a half a bag of Hershey’s Kisses with one of those books too!!

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Lindsay January 18, 2012 at 10:30 pm

Now I need to get the second book… and another batch of cookie dough!

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Jen H January 19, 2012 at 11:23 pm

Wow! This sounds like the ultimate comfort food!

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baobabs January 20, 2012 at 12:30 am

on my yummers!!!!

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Sarah January 22, 2012 at 8:51 pm

Love this dish & the Hunger Games… yessssssssssss!

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Lindsay January 22, 2012 at 9:35 pm

{chanting} moo-vie! moo-vie! moo-vie! I can’t wait till that rendezvous.

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Amanda January 24, 2012 at 1:58 pm

How tasty! Pinned it, printed it, and will make this weekend with the addition of some broccoli!

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Lindsay January 24, 2012 at 10:26 pm

Great idea with the broccoli. It’s such a versatile vegetable!

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Alison January 25, 2012 at 4:50 pm

These look so delicious and cheeeesy!

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Eliana January 31, 2012 at 10:46 am

This looks like dinner prefection! Absolutely love it.

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