Description
Tender chicken cooked in a creamy, cheesy ranch sauce tossed with soft egg noodles for a cozy, comforting meal perfect for weeknights or lazy weekends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts or thighs
- 8 oz egg noodles or pasta of choice
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 4 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Season chicken with ranch dressing mix and cook in a skillet until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Cook egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt cream cheese with sour cream and chicken broth, stirring until smooth.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, and additional ranch seasoning if desired.
- Slice or shred cooked chicken and return to skillet with sauce.
- Toss in cooked noodles and shredded cheese, stirring until everything is well coated and cheese is melted.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep. Add veggies like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and sour cream with alternatives. Reheat gently to avoid sauce separation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg