🍝🥓 Creamy Ham and Noodle Skillet – Only 4 Ingredients ✨ A Quick, Creamy, and Comforting One-Pan Dinner

If you’re looking for an easy family meal with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor, this Creamy Ham and Noodle Skillet is the perfect recipe. Made with just four simple ingredients, the noodles simmer directly in a rich mixture of chicken broth and cream, creating a velvety sauce that coats every bite. It’s a wonderful way to use leftover holiday ham and turn it into a cozy, satisfying meal the whole family will love.

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📋 Recipe Information

* 🏷️ Recipe Name: Creamy Ham and Noodle Skillet

* 🍽️ Category: Main Course

* 🇺🇸 Cuisine: American

* ⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes

* 🔥 Cook Time: 15 minutes

* ⌛ Total Time: 20 minutes

* 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Servings: 4 servings

* ⭐ Difficulty Level: Easy

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🛒 Ingredients

🥓 Main Ingredients

* 🥓 3 cups diced cooked ham (about 12 ounces / 340 g)

* 🍝 12 ounces (340 g) uncooked wide egg noodles

* 🥣 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

* 🥛 2 cups heavy cream

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

🥘 Step 1: Prepare the Skillet

1️⃣ Add the diced ham, uncooked egg noodles, chicken broth, and heavy cream to a large deep skillet or wide saucepan.

2️⃣ Stir gently until most of the noodles are submerged in the liquid.

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🔥 Step 2: Cook

3️⃣ Place the skillet over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

4️⃣ Stir occasionally to prevent the noodles from sticking to the bottom.

5️⃣ Once bubbling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer uncovered for 12–15 minutes.

6️⃣ Stir every few minutes until the noodles become tender and the sauce thickens into a creamy consistency.

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🥄 Step 3: Adjust the Texture

7️⃣ If the sauce thickens before the noodles are fully cooked, add a splash of extra broth or water.

8️⃣ Continue simmering until the noodles reach your preferred tenderness.

9️⃣ Taste and adjust with a small pinch of salt if needed, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

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🍽️ Step 4: Serve

🔟 Reduce the heat to low and allow the skillet to rest for 2–3 minutes.

1️⃣1️⃣ Serve immediately in warm bowls, spooning plenty of the creamy sauce over each portion.

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🥗 Serving Suggestions

✨ Serve with steamed peas for a simple vegetable side.

✨ Pair with roasted broccoli for extra flavor and nutrition.

✨ Add a fresh green salad to balance the richness.

✨ Warm dinner rolls, garlic bread, or buttered toast are perfect for soaking up the extra sauce.

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💡 Tips & Variations

✔️ Stir in 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard for extra depth of flavor.

✔️ Add a handful of grated Parmesan cheese during the last few minutes of cooking.

✔️ Mix in 1–2 cups of frozen peas or mixed vegetables during the final 5 minutes.

✔️ If you don’t have heavy cream, use half-and-half and simmer slightly longer.

✔️ For a baked version, transfer the finished mixture to a baking dish, top with cheese or buttered breadcrumbs, and bake at 375°F (190°C) until golden and bubbly.

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🥗 Approximate Nutrition Information (Per Serving)

* 🔥 Calories: 680 kcal

* 💪 Protein: 28 g

* 🧈 Fat: 38 g

* 🍞 Carbohydrates: 52 g

* 🌾 Fiber: 2 g