Name: Easy One Pot Chicken and Noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 medium onion (chopped); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream; 1 (10.5) ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup; 3 cups egg noodles (extra wide size); 2 cups cooked chicken (I used rotisserie); Salt & pepper (to taste); Chopped fresh parsley (optional, to taste)

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This chicken and noodles recipe is a time-saving family meal that's made all in one pot in just 30 minutes! It has tender chicken and buttery egg noodles all smothered in a creamy sauce.

You may also like my Easy Chicken Noodle Casserole or Chicken Tortellini Soup next.

a bowl of chicken and noodles with a fork

Why you'll love it

Everyone loves an inexpensive yet cozy dinner, and there's definitely no shame in opening up a can of soup every so often as a shortcut to help a recipe along. This homestyle creamy chicken and noodles is a stovetop classic that feeds hungry mouths with minimal effort, and that's always a win. It's great year-round but makes an especially good cooler weather meal.

I just can't get enough of the sauce. It's the ultimate savory sauce that takes all the best flavors from Chicken Noodle Soup and basically concentrates them into one saucy, creamy noodle dish. Just a handful of pantry ingredients combine in this comforting meal, and using leftover or rotisserie chicken makes it that much more convenient!

Craving beef instead? Head on over to my Easy Beef and Noodles.

What you'll need

Butter - for sautéing
Onion - you can use whichever variety you have on hand, but our kitchen likes sweet (Vidalia) onions best
Garlic - for savory goodness. Use even more if you're a big fan. I like to use this garlic press to quickly mince it since you don't even need to peel the cloves.
Chicken broth - to add depth and richness to the sauce
Heavy cream - it adds texture and luxuriousness
Cream of mushroom soup - condensed soup is a tried and true shortcut
Egg noodles - use extra wide (broad) egg noodles for best results. You'll find them in the dry pasta aisle at the grocery store.
Chicken - use any leftover cooked chicken you have, like from a Roast Chicken, or buy rotisserie

ingredients for chicken and noodles on a marble countertop

Helpful tips

As with any one pot meal, use recipe timing as a guideline and adjust as needed since pots and stoves can vary. If liquid levels are getting low before the pasta is cooked, add a little more chicken broth or cream and/or reduce the heat, and if there's too much liquid, simply cook it for a bit longer.
Sensitive to salt? You may want to use reduced sodium versions of chicken broth and the condensed soup.
I have not tested swapping the cream for something else. It adds richness and helps the sauce have a thicker texture, so I'd use caution against using something lower fat like half-and-half or milk.

How to make chicken and noodles

This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.

frying onions and making sauce for chicken and noodles in a soup pot

In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, sauté the onion in the butter until softened. Stir in the garlic. Add in the broth, heavy cream, and can of condensed soup. Stir until incorporated, and increase the heat.

adding in chicken and noodles to a soup pot

Once boiling, add in the egg noodles. Give it the occasional stir as it simmers and cooks the noodles while reducing the sauce. Add in the chicken and warm it through. Season with salt & pepper, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Enjoy right away!

Substitutions and variations

You could add some finely chopped veggies for some color. Try frozen peas and carrots and/or corn, or throw in a couple handfuls of fresh spinach towards the end of cooking time.
If you're not a fan of cream of mushroom soup, swap with cream of chicken or cream of celery or even condensed cheddar soup.
Want it to be cheesy? Add in a cup or so of grated cheddar or some freshly grated parmesan!
If using a different kind of pasta, be mindful that cooking time and/or liquids may need to be adjusted.

What to serve with it

It's a great complete meal in itself, but I wouldn't say no to pairing it with a slice of Extra Cheesy Garlic Bread for all-out comfort food. A dinner roll works too.
For something lighter, try a side salad with mixed greens, your favorite veggies, and my Olive Garden Salad Dressing or Homemade Ranch Dressing.

Leftovers and storage

Leftover chicken and noodles will last 3-4 days in the fridge in an airtight container, but keep in mind the pasta will soften up and soak up the sauce over time.
Reheat leftovers on low heat. Either the stove or microwave works.
I don't recommend freezing leftovers. Creamy sauces and pasta usually don't hold up well after thawing.

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a pot with chicken and noodles and a wooden spoon

If you have any questions about this easy chicken and noodles recipe or want to leave a review, talk to me in the comments below! You can always tag me #saltandlavender on Instagram as well with your creations.

Easy One Pot Chicken and Noodles