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“Bowl of homemade chicken and noodles topped with tender chicken pieces, chopped chives, and chili flakes in a rich broth, served with a spoon.”

chicken and noodles

Cozy chicken and chicken and noodles with tender shredded chicken, hearty egg noodles, and a rich, savory homemade broth—comfort in a bowl that freezes beautifully.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food, Family-Style
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Flavorful Chicken Broth
  • 1 whole chicken - ~4 lb giblets removed
  • 10 cups cold water - enough to cover
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon salt - plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
For the Vegetable Base
  • 3 large carrots - peeled diced
  • 3 stalks celery - diced
  • 1 large yellow onion - chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic - minced
  • 2 tablespoon butter - for sautéing
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley - chopped garnish
For the Perfect Noodles
  • 16 oz wide - egg noodles
  • 2 tablespoon butter - stir in to finish

Equipment

  • 1 Large stockpot or Dutch oven (8+ qt) (For broth, veggies, and noodles)
  • 1 Slotted spoon (Lift chicken from broth)
  • 1 Fine mesh strainer (Strain clear broth)
  • 1 Large bowl (Catch strained broth)
  • 1 Sharp knife (Chopping vegetables)
  • 1 Cutting board (Prep surface)
  • 1 Ladle (Serving)
  • Optional Meat thermometer (Check chicken doneness (165°F))

Method
 

  1. Place whole chicken in a large pot with water, herbs, and seasonings; simmer gently until tender and fully cooked through.
  2. Strain the cooking liquid, discard solids, and return the clear broth to the pot; adjust salt until it tastes perfectly seasoned.
    “Close-up of golden chicken broth with bay leaves being strained into a pot, releasing steam and aromatic flavor.”
  3. Remove skin and bones, shred the chicken into bite-size pieces, and set aside to add back later.
    “Chopped carrots, celery, and onions sautéing in a large pot with herbs and seasoning, forming the base for chicken noodle soup or pasta.”
  4. Sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic in butter, then add to the broth and cook until fragrant and softened.
    “Large skillet filled with cooked noodles, shredded chicken, peas, and carrots being stirred with a wooden spoon for homemade chicken and noodles.”
  5. Bring broth to a boil, add egg noodles and shredded chicken, cook until noodles are tender, then serve hot with parsley.
    “Bowl of homemade chicken and noodles topped with tender chicken pieces, chopped chives, and chili flakes in a rich broth, served with a spoon.”

Nutrition

Serving: 350gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 37gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 970mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 7800IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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