Chicken and Noodles - Southern Chicken and Noodles

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthier fats while margarine is a budget-friendly option.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while water can be used for a lighter dish.

Add chicken broth and some water to a pot over medium-high heat.

Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder; stir to combine.

Add chicken breasts and butter to the pot.

Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low; let cook for 30 to 45 minutes.

Check chicken after 40 minutes, ensuring it's cooked through; remove from pot and let cool.

Once cooled, shred the chicken.

Add cream of chicken soup to the broth; stir until smooth.

Raise heat to medium-high and bring broth back to a boil.

(Optional) Add Cajun seasoning to taste; stir to combine.

Add shredded chicken back into the pot.

Add egg noodles to the pot; stir and bring back to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and let cook for 5 minutes.

Turn off heat and let sit for 20 minutes.

Check noodles after 15 minutes and stir before serving.

Plate the chicken and noodles.

Cooking Techniques

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