Description
If you’re craving a comforting, nostalgic dish that comes together in just 40 minutes, look no further than this Easy Cafeteria Noodles Recipe. This creamy egg noodle side dish is reminiscent of school lunches and delivers delightful flavors with minimal effort. Perfect for family gatherings or a satisfying weeknight dinner, these noodles are versatile enough to pair with your favorite protein or stand alone as a hearty meal. Featuring rich chicken stock, creamy soup, and a touch of butter, this dish is both budget-friendly and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Get ready to enjoy a delicious meal that evokes warm memories while satisfying your hunger!
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 16 ounces egg noodles
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup salted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the chicken stock and bouillon cube to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the egg noodles and stir well to ensure they cook evenly.
- Once boiling again, mix in the cream of chicken soup and cook for an additional 2 minutes while stirring gently.
- Remove from heat and stir in the salted butter until melted.
- Cover the pot until serving and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating vegetables like peas or carrots into the noodle mix. Adjust the consistency by adding more chicken stock if the dish becomes too thick. This recipe can easily be doubled for larger gatherings.