Yahoo Lifestyle The Genius One-Pot Chicken and Pasta Dinner The Internet Can't Get Enough Of
There’s something magical about a one-pot recipe. And we're not just talking about the magic of having practically zero cleanup, although that in itself is a godsend. One-pot dinners are great because they allow you the freedom to throw all the ingredients into one pot (duh!), stick it on the stove or in the oven and get on with your life instead of grinding tirelessly in the kitchen.
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That's why when I saw this One Pot Creamy Chicken and Noodles recipe on New York Times Cooking's TikTok account, I knew it could be the perfect recipe for these cold winter nights.
In this recipe from chef and writer Clare de Boer, egg noodles get an upgrade with a rich, savory broth and tender roasted chicken, plus a whole head of garlic. It's like the best parts of two classic dishes—roast chicken and buttered noodles—in one delicious dish.
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How to Make One-Pot Creamy Chicken and Noodles
With a four-star average rating among over 1,000 reviews, it's clear this isn't just another recipe: this dish is a creamy, garlic-kissed dream of a dinner. We know you're curious and need a plan for dinner tonight, so let's dig in.
You can find the full recipe on the NYT Cooking site, but we'll walk you through the basics. Start with a whole chicken and some softened unsalted butter. Pat the chicken dry, rub it with butter, and season with salt and pepper. Stuff a Parmesan rind into the cavity, place the chicken in a Dutch oven and scatter an entire head of unpeeled garlic cloves around it. Roast uncovered until golden which should take about 30 minutes.
Remove the pot from the oven and mash the roasted garlic, discarding the skins. Add enough water to reach halfway up the chicken. Bring the liquid to a simmer on the stovetop, then move the pot to the oven and roast until the chicken is tender and falling apart.
Once the chicken is done, add a pound of egg noodles and cook on the stovetop until the noodles are tender. The noodles will cook in the chicken-infused broth, giving them tons of delicious flavor. Turn off the heat, nestle a rosemary sprig in the pot, and let the dish sit for 5 minutes. Stir in some sour cream or crème fraîche to give the noodles a creamy sauce. Pull apart the chicken with two forks, mix it into the creamy noodles and serve with grated Parmesan and cracked black pepper.
According to the recipe, you can also throw in mushrooms or spinach or another quick-cooking vegetable if you want to add a little something more.
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What People Are Saying About One-Pot Creamy Chicken and Noodles
“I made this last weekend and I’m making it again this weekend!,” one Redditor raved.
Another commented, “Made it this evening and besides taking a long time for a weeknight, it was good and easy. Would make again!”
Meanwhile, TikTok users chimed in on the social video with excitement, dropping comments like “Ooo la la” and “OMG.” And after watching the video we can see why!
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