Spring Chicken Noodle Skillet (Printable)

A comforting one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, egg noodles, and spring vegetables in a light creamy sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Poultry

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

→ Pasta

02 - 8 oz wide egg noodles

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 cup frozen peas
04 - 1 cup diced carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
05 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Sauce & 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 (adjust to taste)
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

# How To Make:

01 - Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and carrots, and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring, 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 3–4 minutes, stirring, until the sauce begins to thicken.
06 - Add the peas, shredded chicken, and Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine and heat through, about 2 minutes.
07 - Gently fold in the cooked noodles until everything is evenly coated in the sauce. Cook for 1–2 minutes more if needed, then remove from heat. Sprinkle with fresh parsley, if using, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything happens in one skillet so cleanup is practically nonexistent
  • The creamy sauce comes together faster than you can believe, no heavy cream required
02 -
  • The sauce will thicken as it sits off the heat, so do not over-reduce it in the pan
  • Grating your own Parmesan makes a huge difference compared to pre-grated
03 -
  • Warm your milk slightly before adding it to prevent the sauce from breaking
  • Reserve some pasta water in case you need to loosen the sauce later
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