1-2-3 Chicken

This is something that just came about one night. I wanted something creamy with chicken and noodles. David and DJ don't eat rice ( I love it) so this is a compromise.

6-8 boneless chicken breast tenders (You can use 3-5 whole boneless chicken breasts)
1 can (small) cream of mushroom soup
2 cans (small) or 1 can (family size) cream of chicken soup
1 small can of milk
egg noodles (I use half a package -- it depends on how "noodley" you want it)
2 cans French style or Fresh cut Green beans
Other favorite veggies (if you want)
salt and pepper
garlic
olive oil or Pam

Have your skillet heating up on medium heat while you prep the chicken. Start the water to boil the egg noodles. When you put the chicken in the skillet, put the noodles in the boiling water.

Cut the chicken tenders into small pieces (usually each tender comes out to 3 pieces each). Don't be exact on this... just do a rough chop -- As Rachal Ray says. Have a skillet (fairly deep on) on medium heat. When you have finished chopping the raw chicken, pour about a tablespoon or so of oil in the bottom of the skillet. It should bubble a little since it has been getting hot while you cut the chicken. Add a little salt, pepper, and garlic (fresh is always best, but whatever you have works too). Now add the chicken pieces to the skillet. You have to watch this. Turn the skillet to about medium low now. If your chicken is browning too fast, add a little water to the bottom of the skillet -- just enough to cover the bottom of the skillet.

Once your chicken is cooked (it will be white and a little golden brown), add the three cans of soup mix right to the skillet. Mix the soups and the chicken. It is very thick right now. Add the milk. Stir well. Now add the green beans. Stir well. (This is when you add the favorite veggies you have -- I add carrots, corn,and peas. DJ will eat them that way!) Cover and let simmer on low about 10 minutes. Now add the noodles, stir well.

Of course fresh everything is best, but as a busy teacher, I do resort to frozen or canned veggies! I like broccoli in it too, only no one else in my house eats it, so I add it to my plate only! Yummmmmmieeeeee!

My guys love it with homemade bread or crescent rolls! A salad on the side is nice, but all your veggies are there!