Okay, so the other day I was staring into my fridge, wondering what to make for dinner. I had some leftover mashed potatoes, some chicken, and a vague idea. Could I combine them into something… interesting? Turns out, yes! Here’s how I made chicken noodles over mashed potatoes.
Getting Started
First, I grabbed the ingredients. Here’s what I pulled out:
- Cooked chicken (I used leftover rotisserie chicken, because, easy!)
- Egg noodles
- Mashed potatoes (again, leftovers!)
- Chicken broth
- Some butter
- A little bit of flour
- Salt, pepper, and whatever other spices I felt like
- Onion and Garlic
Cooking the Noodles and Chicken
I started by boiling some water for the egg noodles. While that was heating up, I chopped up the chicken into bite-sized pieces. I do not like big chunks. Once the water was boiling, I tossed in the noodles and cooked them according to the package directions. Super simple.
Next, I melted some butter in a pan. I added some chopped onion, garlic, and cooked for 3 minutes. Then, I tossed the chicken. After a few minutes, I sprinkled in a little flour – just enough to thicken things up later. Then, I slowly poured in the chicken broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. I let that simmer for a bit, seasoning it with salt, pepper, and a dash of whatever spices sounded good at the moment.
Putting It All Together
Once the noodles were done, I drained them and added them to the chicken and broth mixture. I stirred everything together, making sure the noodles were nicely coated with the sauce.
Finally, the moment of truth! I scooped a generous helping of mashed potatoes onto a plate and spooned the chicken and noodles right over the top. It was like a savory, comforting mountain of deliciousness.
The Verdict
Honestly, it was surprisingly good! The creamy mashed potatoes were a perfect base for the savory chicken and noodles. It was hearty, filling, and a great way to use up leftovers. Would I make it again? Absolutely. It’s now in my “easy weeknight dinner” rotation. It’s my kids’ favorite, too.
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