Description
Cafeteria Noodles With Garlic Butter Chicken Bites is a comforting and delicious dish that will warm your family’s hearts and satisfy their taste buds. This easy-to-make recipe features tender egg noodles enveloped in a creamy garlic butter sauce, complemented by succulent chicken bites seasoned with Italian herbs. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish combines familiar flavors with a twist that everyone will love. With a total preparation and cooking time of under 30 minutes, you’ll have a hearty meal on the table in no time.
Ingredients
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons butter (for chicken)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the egg noodles in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add chicken bites seasoned with Italian seasoning and cook until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- In a saucepan, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Stir in cream of chicken soup and chicken broth until combined; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Combine cooked noodles with the sauce and fold in the garlic butter chicken bites.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley or extra seasoning if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize the recipe by adding vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers for extra nutrition. To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free noodles and ensure the cream of chicken soup is gluten-free.