Description
Cafeteria Noodles are the ultimate comfort food, bringing back nostalgic memories of school lunches. This creamy, savory dish is perfect for a cozy evening or a quick weeknight dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, you can recreate the beloved cafeteria classic at home in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz egg noodles
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Boil egg noodles in salted water until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter, then stir in cream of chicken soup and chicken broth. Mix until smooth.
- Season: Add garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Stir well.
- Combine: Add the cooked noodles to the sauce and toss until fully coated.
- Simmer & Serve: Let sit for a few minutes to absorb the flavors, then serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste by adding more garlic powder, onion powder, or salt.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to thin it out.
- For extra flavor, try adding cooked chicken or vegetables such as peas or mushrooms.
- You can make the dish even creamier by adding a sprinkle of grated cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes