Creamy Skillet Noodles with Peas Recipe
Creamy Skillet Noodles with Peas is a comforting and easy one-pan dish featuring fine egg noodles cooked to tender perfection in a luscious sauce of butter, half-and-half, and chicken broth, enriched with sweet frozen peas. This quick stovetop recipe delivers a rich and creamy meal perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Skillet Noodles with Peas Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 5 cups uncooked fine egg noodles
- 2–1/2 cups frozen peas (about 10 ounces)
- 2–1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Heat butter and oil: In a large skillet, melt the cubed butter together with canola oil over medium heat. This combination helps prevent the butter from burning while adding richness.
- Brown the noodles: Add the uncooked fine egg noodles to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes or until the noodles are lightly browned. This step adds a toasty flavor and slight texture to the noodles.
- Add peas and liquids: Stir in the frozen peas, chicken broth, half-and-half cream, salt, and pepper, combining all ingredients evenly in the skillet.
- Bring to a boil: Increase heat to bring the mixture to a rolling boil, ensuring the noodles begin to absorb the liquids.
- Simmer covered: Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 10-12 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking, until the noodles are tender and the sauce has thickened to a creamy consistency.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top for extra flavor.
- Use fresh peas when in season, but frozen peas work well year-round.
- If the sauce thickens too much, stir in a little extra broth or water to loosen it.
- This dish pairs well with a side of roasted vegetables or a crisp green salad.
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