Easy Cheesy Chicken Noodles

• clove garlic, minced↗1
• chicken broth↗2 cup
• egg noodles (“homestyle”, thick and doughy)↗0.5 cup
• cornstarch↗0.5 tablespoon
• cold water3 tablespoon
• cooked, shredded chicken breast12 oz
• butter↗1 tablespoon
• milk↗2 tablespoon
• shredded cheese (I used Cheddar and Monterrey Jack)0.5 cup
• crumbled bacon or breadcrumbs for topping

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Saute garlic in a medium saucepan with a little bit of olive oil over medium heat until soft and fragrant. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add noodles and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until noodles are just barely cooked.

2. 2

   Dissolve the cornstarch in the cold water and add to the boiling noodles. Boil for about 1 minute and remove from heat. Add the chicken and stir to combine everything. Do not drain.

3. 3

   Let noodles cool slightly – about 5 minutes – so that the broth will thicken into a sauce. Put pan back on low heat. Add butter, milk, and cheese and mix for about 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle with bacon or breadcrumbs and serve immediately.