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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.

This has 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!

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
  • 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.

Tools for this recipe

Check out Natasha’s favorite kitchen essentials, gadgets, and cookware!

  • I like to use this garlic press to quickly mince it since you don’t even need to peel the cloves.
  • Here is the Le Creuset Dutch oven I use, and this budget-friendly Lodge Dutch oven is also a great option.
  • Butter is super easy to measure out with this butter dish that has measurement markings right on it.

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 chicken and noodles

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.
a pot with chicken and noodles and a wooden spoon

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a bowl of chicken and noodles with a fork
4.93 from 127 votes

Easy One Pot Chicken and Noodles

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.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

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 uncooked egg noodles extra wide size
  • 2 cups cooked chicken I used rotisserie
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley optional, to taste

Instructions 

  • In a Dutch oven or pot, sauté the onion in the butter for 4-5 minutes over medium heat.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and cream of mushroom soup. Stir until combined and increase the heat to high.
  • Once it's boiling, add in the egg noodles. Cook for 10 minutes, uncovered, stirring fairly often. Turn the heat down (to medium or even medium-low) to maintain a rapid simmer (not a furious boil). You don't want the liquid to reduce too much before the pasta has cooked. See notes below for troubleshooting tips.
  • Stir in the chicken and let it warm through, then season with salt & pepper as needed and top with fresh parsley if using. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Pots and stoves can vary so timing may need to be adjusted. If the noodles aren’t yet cooked and the liquid level is getting too low (like they’re in danger of sticking and burning), turn the heat down and/or add a splash more broth or cream. If there’s too much liquid, cook for a little longer.
  • You may want to use low-sodium versions of the cream of mushroom soup and the chicken broth if you’re sensitive to salt.

Nutrition

Calories: 438kcal, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 27g, Fat: 24g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 131mg, Sodium: 1076mg, Potassium: 401mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 661IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 53mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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304 Comments

  1. Katie Davis says:

    5 stars
    I made this tonight! It was very good. Very savory and flavorful sauce. I added a splash of cooking sherry and a can of peas and carrots. Turned out wonderfully. It will go in my comfort food recipe index!

    1. Natasha says:

      I’m thrilled to hear it, Katie!

  2. Sunshine baker says:

    5 stars
    My family enjoyed this! I made the noodles separately so I used only 1 cup of chicken broth.

    1. Natasha says:

      Excellent!

  3. Pat says:

    Is it possible to make this the day before you plan to use it and refrigerate the casserole?

    1. Natasha says:

      Hi! See “leftovers & storage” in the blog post.

  4. Marie says:

    5 stars
    This was a good recipe. I used half and half because I was out of whipping cream. I also added some poultry seasoning to give it some more flavor and served cranberry sauce with it. It was well received by my family. I would make it again.

    1. Natasha says:

      That’s great! Love the cranberry sauce idea, Marie.

  5. Noyan (Norm) Aktug says:

    5 stars
    5 stars for the easy to follow recipe, use of handy pantry ingredients, and not being afraid to use canned goods and a rotisserie chicken! Oh, and the fact that the result is delicious and comforting contributed to the rating, as well. One note–I read the caution about using half and half, but since I didn’t have heavy cream on hand and scoffed at the mere idea of inconveniently driving the 1/4 mile to my nearest grocery store, I took a chance on the half and half. Luckily, the result was perfect. Thanks for yet another outstanding recipe!

    1. Natasha says:

      I’m thrilled it worked out! Thanks for your review!

  6. Ann says:

    5 stars
    I just finished making a double batch of this (after reading all the comments). Unbelievable!! It truly is very good! Will be serving this over garlic mashed potatoes. Thank you, for a time saving recipe. Now to check out more of your recipes!

    1. Natasha says:

      I’m thrilled you enjoyed it, Ann!! 😀 Thanks for your review. Let me know what else you try. XO

  7. Brenda McClinton says:

    5 stars
    Very Easy and good ! Thanks

    1. Natasha says:

      You’re very welcome, Brenda!

  8. Sylvia says:

    Made this exactly per recipe and it was delicious. Love how it came together so quickly! We had some leftover shredded smoked chicken so this was perfect for this recipe.

    1. Natasha says:

      Thank you, Sylvia!

  9. Janice Cruz says:

    4 stars
    Recipe was easy to follow. The taste was right on point. Time wise a pretty quick recipe. Plenty of compliments from family.

    1. Natasha says:

      Great!

  10. Debbie says:

    5 stars
    This is one of my family’s favorite dishes !
    I have to triple it and there is still nothing left 🥰. I don’t change a thing! It’s perfect the way it is!

    1. Natasha says:

      Aww I’m thrilled to hear that, Debbie!! Thank you!!