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Cafeteria Noodles

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  • Author: Evelyn
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A nostalgic and comforting one-pot noodle dish made with egg noodles, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, and butter. It’s creamy, rich, and perfect as a side or main dish.


Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken stock or broth
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube
  • 16 oz egg noodles (wide or regular)
  • 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
  • ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter
  • Optional: chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot with a lid, heat the chicken stock and crumble in the bouillon cube.
  2. When it comes to a boil, stir in the egg noodles and let them return to a boil.
  3. Mix in the cream of chicken soup, stirring until combined, then boil for 2 minutes.
  4. Remove the pot from heat and stir in the stick of butter until melted.
  5. Cover the pot and let it sit for a few minutes until everything melds and the butter finishes melting.
  6. Top with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.

Notes

  • Add shredded chicken or turkey for a heartier main dish.
  • Mix in veggies like peas, mushrooms, or broccoli for added nutrition.
  • Try different cream soups like mushroom or celery for variation.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3–4 days and reheat with a splash of broth or water.
  • Use gluten-free alternatives for a gluten-free version.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg