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Cafeteria noodles dripping with sauce held on a fork over pot.
5 from 1 vote
Created by: Stefanie

Cafeteria Noodles


Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
6
These creamy flavorful noodles have a chicken base that makes a fantastic side dish or pairs well with any main course meal. They call them viral cafeteria noodles for good reason!
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Ingredients

  • 6 cups chicken stock or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon bouillon granules or bouillon paste* - see notes
  • 12 oz. bag of wide egg noodles
  • 2 - 10.5 oz. cans cream of chicken soup
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Freshly chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Bring chicken broth and bouillon to a boil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or pot.
  • Add egg noodles and return the liquid to a boil. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir in the cream of chicken soup and, again, return the mixture a boil, simmering 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir in the butter. Cover the pot with a lid and remove from heat.
  • Leave the noodles to sit for 20 minutes, until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the noodles are soft and creamy.
  • Garnish with black pepper and chopped parsley.
  • Serve immediately.

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Notes

Storage:
Keep leftovers in an air-tight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. 
Notes:
Most of the recipes I've seen on TikTok call for a tablespoon of chicken bouillon paste or granules in addition to the stock. If you are using broth or stock that is already salted, the additional bouillon may make it too salty. Adjust based on the richness and saltiness of your stock/broth. You may also want to reduct the boullon if you are using salted butter. One teaspoon was the perfect amount for us. 
While it takes a little longer, we like using a Dutch oven because it retains the heat well. This helps the noodles to cook through and distributes the flavors well. 

Nutrition

Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 504mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 532IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg

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