My spin on Creamy Chicken Noodles takes the traditional version to another level by adding some cooked bacon and Romano cheese making sweet, sweet love to your taste buds! Perfect for the colder months, serve this when you have friends or family over and everyone will have a smile in less than an hour of cooking time.
We have always loved Creamy Chicken Noodles but felt like something was missing. We made them our way one day and after the first taste test, we knew this recipe was a keeper!
One person left this very kind review on the recipe…
“This chicken recipe is a culinary masterpiece! The combination of flavors is simply divine. From the tender, juicy chicken to the aromatic herbs and spices, every bite is a burst of delight. Plus, it’s so easy to make! This chicken recipe has become a family favorite in no time. Highly recommend trying it out!” – Kawsar
If you are looking for some more easy and delicious comfort food recipes, try this Ranch Beef Stroganoff with Cheese Tortellini, Loaded Shepherd’s Pie, or some of my other easy dinner recipes.
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
- Use Rotisserie Chicken as a shortcut. Save the time of cooking your own chicken by picking up a rotisserie from the grocery.
- Added Bacon and Romano cheese make a twist on a classic. We all know bacon and cheese make everything better, try this recipe and you will have confirmation!
- Ready in less than an hour. With minimal prep, this super comforting dish will be ready in less time than it takes to watch your favorite Netflix show.
- Great for meal prepping. Make this on Sunday and have delicious leftovers all week!
Ingredients
- Rotisserie Chicken- Feel free to cook your won chicken but this is a time saver and I use rotisserie chickens a lot in my dishes.
- Carrots- If using fresh they do take a little longer to cook down and soften so feel free to used canned. That will get these Creamy Chicken Noodles ready even quicker!
- Celery- 3-4 ribs of celery diced up fairly small
- Pecorino Romano Cheese- 2 cups grated. Adds a sharp and salty flavor and really elevates this dish!
- Cooked bacon- Bacon makes everything better and its no exception here.
- Minced garlic- around 3 cloves or as much as your heart desires. Keeps the vampires away and adds a ton of flavor.
- Potato Slayer seasoning- We use this in a lot of savory dishes and on a lot of veggies. It’s fantastic and readily available at Walmart, Kroger, and Meijer amongst other places.
- Black Pepper- We put a lot of black pepper in everything. Feel free to reduce or increase the amount I recommend.
- Onion powder- You can do diced onion instead but I’m not a fan of onion texture so I used powder bc it does lend some nice flavor.
- Dried sage- if using fresh, use 3/4-1 tsp instead of 1/4 tsp. Adds a warm, earthy flavor to savory dishes.
- Dried thyme- if using fresh, use 3/4-1 tsp instead of 1/4 tsp. Adds earthy and citrus notes.
- Dried rosemary- if using fresh, use 3/4-1 tsp instead of 1/4 tsp. Adds fragrant, almost lemon like notes.
- Dried marjoram- if using fresh, use 3/4-1 tsp instead of 1/4 tsp. Adds fresh, floral flavor.
- All-purpose Flour- Used to create a roux to thicken the dish.
- Chicken Stock- I have started using stock as opposed to broth bc it lends a richer flavor. But, broth is def fine to use.
- Cream of Chicken- I like the cream of chicken soup with herbs for more flavor but either works. If not a fan, omit it from the recipe…
- Heavy Cream- Helps make the noodles creamy and rich!
- Egg Noodles- I use 8 oz most of the time, sometimes I’ll use 12oz. Any brand will do…
How to make Creamy Chicken Noodles
- 1. Cut up and cook bacon in large dutch oven or pan on medium heat.
- 2. Dice celery post washing, set aside.
- 3. Grate Romano cheese and set aside.
- 4. Once bacon is cooked remove and add celery.
- 5. After 5-6 min lower heat to med-low and add garlic.
- 6. Add seasonings and stir well. Add flour and continue to stir a min or two for the flour to cook off.
- 7. Add chicken broth, cream of chicken, and carrots.
- 8. Now, add egg noodles and allow to continue to simmer covered until soft stirring occasionally. (10-15 min)
- 9. Stir in Romano and heavy cream continuing to stir until cheese has melted. Enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Lighten the dish by using Half and Half instead of Heavy Cream. This will reduce the fat content in the chicken and noodles, making it a little lighter.
- If you don’t want to use the potato slayer seasoning, substitute 1 tablespoon tomato bouillon, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1/4 teaspoon dried dill.
- If you want this dish more soupy, add more chicken stock.
Storage and Freezing
You can store this in the fridge in an airtight container for 4-5 days.
This can be made ahead of time. But, don’t prep the egg noodles until day of serving. Reheat on the stove stop and you can add a little chicken stock to thin out if needed. Either cook egg noodles separate and add or use a little more chicken stock as they will absorb liquid from the dish.
This is not a dish we recommend freezing. The noodles will be very mushy upon reheating.
FAQs
Can I use pasta instead of egg noodles?
Yes, that would be fine. Note that pasta may take a little longer to cook than the egg noodles.
Can I leave out the bacon and cheese?
Absolutely, that would make it more traditional. But, I’m obviously biased to the way I make it and think it’s a tastier version.
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Creamy Chicken Noodles
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Rotisserie Chicken skin removed, deboned, and shredded
- 1 can sliced carrots peeled and diced
- 4 celery diced
- 2 cups Pecorino Romano Cheese grated
- 1 lb bacon
- 3 cloves garlic minced or grated
- 1 tbsp potato slayer seasoning
- 1.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp dried sage
- 1/4 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp dried marjoram
- 1/3 cup AP flour for roux
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 can Cream of Chicken w/herbs preferably
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- salt to taste
- 8 oz egg noodles
Instructions
- Cut up and cook bacon in large dutch oven or pan on medium heat.
- Dice celery post washing, set aside.
- Grate Romano cheese and set aside.
- Once bacon is cooked remove and add celery.
- After 5-6 min lower heat to med-low and add garlic.
- Add seasonings and stir well. Add flour and continue to stir a min or two for the flour to cook off.
- Add chicken broth, cream of chicken, and carrots.
- Bring to a simmer, add chicken and bacon.
- Now, add egg noodles and allow to continue to simmer covered until soft stirring occasionally. (10-15 min) Enjoy!!
- Stir in Romano and heavy cream continuing to stir. Enjoy!
Very flavorful and hit the spot on a cold day!
I omitted the carrots and celery, (am a 43 yr old woman child who doesn’t like vegetables), but did everything else as instructed. Nom nom nom! Thank you!
Awesome!
I’m looking forward to making this, but is there any substitute for the Potato Slayer seasoning? I swear that is about the only seasoning I currently don’t have.
You could leave it out, it just has a unique flavor protocol.
I’m going to to make this but wondering where you get the potato slayer seasoning? It’s look so good. Thanks!
I get it at Walmart!
According to their website Potato Slayer is Cayenne Pepper and Tarragon), Tomato Powder, Paprika, Apple Cider Vinegar Powder (Maltodextrin, Apple Cider Vinegar, and Food Starch-modified), Dill Weed, and Not More Than 2% Tricalcium Phosphate Added To Prevent Caking.
***Our family loves this soup…we sometimes add a 1/2 cup of cooking sherry to the leftovers for a new twist the second meal/time around.
My family of 5 thinks this soup is amazing and served with cheesy and garlic Hawaiian rolls. This soup has a very Italian feel compared to a traditional chicken noodle soup.
We also use frozen Reames Homestyle Egg Noodles (2) 12oz. bags or 1 24oz. Quick Prep.
Thank you, for sharing, much love to your soup.
Thank you!
Can I use regular milk, if I don’t have heavy cream?
Thanks for help. Can’t wait to but it together¡
This was really good. I saw it and thought I have to try this. I figured the only thing I didn’t think I had was the Potato Slayer. Never heard of it but I saw I could get it at Walmart so I picked it up. I went to make it and found that I didn’t have marjoram looked it up and oregano is a good substitute. Such a tasty dish. Really liked this will definitely make it again. Everyone went in for a second helping. I’ll be looking up more of your recipes.
Love to hear it
Made it…WOW…
LOVE IT!!
Is potato slayer seasoning available anywhere?
I get it at WalMart but my local Kroger also has it!
I made it! I actually made it and it is amazing! Thank.
Tuned out great!
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I made this today. It was fantastic. I don’t cook often, I would make this a lot. I didn’t have the potatoe slayer, so I used Dan’os.
“Chiken Noodles a timeless favorite that captivates with its savory allure. From the first whiff of aromatic broth to the last slurp of tender Chiken Noodles, each bite is a culinary adventure. Whether enjoyed steaming hot on a chilly day or chilled for a refreshing summer treat, it’s a versatile dish that always hits the spot. A true comfort classic!”
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“This chicken recipe is a culinary masterpiece! The combination of flavors is simply divine. From the tender, juicy chicken to the aromatic herbs and spices, every bite is a burst of delight. Plus, it’s so easy to make! This chicken recipe has become a family favorite in no time. Highly recommend trying it out!”
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Saw this recipe on Instagram and wanted to try it out. It was a hit. Thanks!
Thank you!
Made this tonite. Delicious, definitely a keeper. This isn’t health food but it’s definitely comfort food! I did use onion cause I’m a devout believer in the holy trinity of onion carrot celery with chicken dishes. The Potato Slayer is not available in my area so I used a chicken grill seasoning that contains all the main seasonings in the Potato Slayer. I deglazed my Dutch oven twice with a little broth during the cooking process and ended up with a divine base. Try this one out, it’s great!