{"id":209671,"date":"2025-04-28T00:07:18","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T00:07:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/budget-food\/copycat-knorrs-creamy-chicken-noodles\/"},"modified":"2025-04-28T00:07:18","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T00:07:18","slug":"copycat-knorrs-creamy-chicken-noodles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=209671","title":{"rendered":"Copycat Knorr’s Creamy Chicken Noodles"},"content":{"rendered":"


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It\u2019s always a win to make over a convenience product and whip it together at home, especially when it\u2019s fast and easy, not to mention cheaper than the original. You can bring this little quickie to the table at about 1\/3 of the cost of the original.<\/p>\n

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Since the Knorr\u2019s noodles are already pretty cheap (about $1.30 a packet), it might seem like copycatting isn\u2019t worth the effort. But think about it: Knorr\u2019s packets are just 4.2 ounces and make one serving, while a whole pound of dry pasta \u2014 costing only $1.00 to $1.50 \u2014 makes about eight servings. That alone makes it worth crunching the numbers (more on that, below.)<\/p>\n

About Copycat Knorr\u2019s Creamy Noodles:<\/h2>\n

I\u2019ll be honest \u2014 after all the noodling around (pun intended), I\u2019m a little over<\/em> creamy noodles. But after all the experimenting, I can definitely say I had a blast putting this easy copycat together and love having some copycat packets stashed away.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s coz you can whip this up as a one-time deal, or be extra clever: mix up a big batch, divide and stash your own homemade copycat Knorr\u2019s Creamy Noodle \u201cpacket\u201d mixes in the pantry. Perfect for those nights when you want something cozy and comforting without lifting more than a finger or two.<\/p>\n

As a convenience food, these noodles are kind of a dream \u2014 no thinking, no chopping, no prep, no stress. Just throw it together for a quick side, a lazy dinner, or hand it off to the kids and let them feel like gourmet chefs. And hey, in a pinch? You can even make it with just water and skip the butter (not that I<\/em> would recommend skipping the butter\u2026but desperate times, desperate measures, right?).<\/p>\n

Knorr\u2019s creamy chicken noodles are crazy popular, and they\u2019ve spun off a few versions. I tested this one with both egg noodles and fettuccine \u2014 although all the glamour shots you\u2019ll see are egg noodles, because\u2026well, they\u2019re cuter.<\/p>\n

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Ingredients:<\/h2>\n

I feel better about homemade versions of many convenience products \u2013 I like to have control over additives and know what\u2019s in them. If it\u2019s a concern, check the ingredients on the chicken bouillon you\u2019re using \u2013 some brands don\u2019t even read as English!<\/p>\n

This recipe gets a little help from Nutritional Yeast \u2014 it adds a tasty zip that makes the noodles taste even closer to the real deal. It\u2019s got a mild, cheesy vibe going on (without actually being cheese), and if you\u2019re new to it, you might want to check out Bragg\u2019s website<\/a><\/em><\/span> for all the ways it can jazz up popcorn, salads, and veggies. No worries if you don\u2019t have any. You can leave it out in a pinch and still have some seriously good noodles.<\/p>\n

Both the cornstarch and powdered milk work a little magic here, thickening the noodles into something rich and creamy \u2014 all without reaching for expensive cream, sour cream, cream cheese, or any of those fancier ingredients. The cooking instructions suggest using a bit of milk and butter to bring everything together, but you\u2019ll still want to keep the powdered milk and cornstarch in the mix. They\u2019re the secret behind that perfect, velvety sauce!<\/p>\n

Making Copycat Knorr\u2019s Creamy Noodles:<\/h2>\n

Make this recipe as a single serving (it\u2019s a little more generous than the Knorr\u2019s) or use the recipe multiplier to mix up the dry ingredients and divide into packets.<\/p>\n

The key to cooking the noodles is to make sure the saucepan is the right size so all the noodles are covered and to simmer gently. Stir now and then \u2013 think more of lifting the noodles off the bottom (a spatula works great), but don\u2019t overdo! The sauce will thicken as the noodles sit.<\/p>\n

Knorr\u2019s says theirs can be made in the microwave. I have not tested the homemade version.<\/p>\n

Storing and Reheating Leftovers:<\/h2>\n