Description
This comforting Chicken and Noodles recipe features tender shredded chicken, hearty egg noodles, and a medley of vegetables in a creamy, flavorful broth. Perfect for chilly nights and quick enough for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups diced carrots (about 3 large carrots)
- 2½ cups low sodium chicken stock or broth, divided
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 fresh thyme sprig or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt or sea salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 pound dry wide egg noodles (or noodles of your choice)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk, divided
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Garnish: Fresh herbs (parsley, thyme), Parmesan cheese, smoked paprika, fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté diced onion until translucent, about 3–5 minutes. Add garlic and carrots; sauté for another minute, stirring frequently.
- Add 1½ cups of chicken stock, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until carrots are tender, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add the remaining chicken stock and diced celery. Bring to a boil, then add the noodles. Cook uncovered for 5 minutes.
- While noodles cook, make the roux. In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in 1 cup of milk, bring to a simmer, and cook for 2–3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
- Stir in the remaining 1 cup of milk, frozen peas, and the roux into the pot. Mix well to combine.
- Add shredded chicken and let the dish gently simmer until thickened to your liking.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs, Parmesan, smoked paprika, or freshly ground black pepper.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken saves time and adds flavor.
- Customize veggies based on what’s available (e.g. add mushrooms or corn).
- Use gluten-free flour and noodles for a gluten-free version.
- Adjust broth quantity for a more soup-like or stew-like consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 628
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 567mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 139mg
