Chicken and Noodles Recipe

Ingredients

• 8.8 oz (250 g) egg noodles
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons (40 g) unsalted butter, divided
• 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 3 tablespoons plain flour
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
• 2 cups mixed frozen veggies
• 1 cup (200 ml) half and half (single cream)
• 1/2 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, grated
• A handful of fresh parsley, roughly chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a pot of water to a boil...: Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, drain them and set them aside.

2. 2

   In a large skillet or pot, heat the...: In a large skillet or pot, heat the olive oil and half the butter over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.

3. 3

   In the same skillet, add a tablespoon of...: In the same skillet, add a tablespoon of unsalted butter. Add the diced onion and sauté until it becomes translucent. Stir in the crushed garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Sprinkle the plain flour over the onion and...: Sprinkle the plain flour over the onion and garlic, stirring to combine. Cook for a couple of minutes to remove the raw flour taste.

5. 5

   Stir in the Italian seasoning mix and mix...: Stir in the Italian seasoning mix and mix well with the roux.

6. 6

   Gradually add the low-sodium chicken stock, stirring constantly...: Gradually add the low-sodium chicken stock, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Let it simmer for a few minutes until the sauce starts to thicken.

7. 7

   Add the mixed frozen veggies to the skillet....: Add the mixed frozen veggies to the skillet. Let them cook until they are just tender.

8. 8

   Pour in the half and half and stir...: Pour in the half and half and stir to combine everything well. Cook on low heat for a few minutes to heat through.

9. 9

   Add the grated low-fat cheddar cheese and stir...: Add the grated low-fat cheddar cheese and stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.

10. 10

    Add the cooked egg noodles to the skillet...: Add the cooked egg noodles to the skillet and toss gently to combine. Stir in the fresh parsley.

11. 11

    Adjust the seasoning to taste and serve hot.