Homestyle Chicken & Noodles

🕒 Prep: 15 min
🔥 Cook: 1 hour 30 min
🍽 Serves: 6
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Homestyle Chicken & Noodles is your answer to a comforting, soul-warming meal. Packed with tender chicken and hearty vegetables, it's a one-pot wonder that feeds the whole family.

Ingredients for Homestyle Chicken & Noodles

Chicken: The heart of the dish, providing protein and flavor. A whole chicken ensures a rich, homemade broth.

Water: Acts as the base for your broth, soaking up all the flavors from the chicken and vegetables.

Onion: Adds depth and a slightly sweet flavor to the broth.

Carrots and Celery: Classic soup vegetables that add texture and subtle sweetness.

Garlic: Adds a warm, earthy flavor that complements the chicken beautifully.

Bay leaf: Introduces a subtle herbal note, enhancing the overall flavor.

Salt and Pepper: Essential seasonings to bring out the flavors of all ingredients.

Egg noodles: These soak up the broth, making the dish filling and satisfying.

Fresh parsley: Added at the end for a fresh, vibrant finish.

Tips & Tricks

  • If you have time, let the chicken sit in the broth off-heat for 10-15 minutes before removing it. This helps it soak up more flavor.
  • For a richer broth, you can roast the chicken bones before adding them to the pot.
  • Control the saltiness: Start with less salt and adjust after tasting the finished broth.

Serving Suggestions

This dish pairs beautifully with a simple green salad or some crusty bread for dunking. If you're in the mood for something extra homey, serve it with a side of mashed potatoes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use chicken breasts instead of a whole chicken?
Yes, but you might lose some of the depth and richness that comes from the bones. Consider using bone-in breasts for better flavor.
How can I store leftovers?
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat gently on the stove to avoid overcooking the noodles.

Homestyle Chicken & Noodles Recipe Walkthrough

Start by placing the whole chicken in a large pot. Add enough water to cover it—this will be about 12 cups. Toss in the chopped onion, sliced carrots, sliced celery, minced garlic, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Give it a quick stir to combine everything.

Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat. Once it's bubbling away, reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it cook for about 1 to 1.5 hours. You'll know it's done when the chicken is tender and cooked through.

Carefully remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside to cool. Strain the broth to remove the vegetables and bay leaf, then return the clear broth to the pot.

When the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred the meat off the bones—discard the skin and bones. Add the egg noodles to the broth and let them cook for 8-10 minutes until they're just right.

Return the shredded chicken to the pot, giving it a good stir to mix everything. Heat everything through before adding the fresh parsley right before serving.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Perfect balance of flavors from savory chicken and fresh herbs.
  • Simple, wholesome ingredients that are easy to find.
  • Comfort food at its best, ideal for chilly days or when you need a bit of warmth.
  • Can be made ahead and tastes even better the next day.

Ingredients

1 whole chicken (3-4 lbs)
12 cups water
1 large onion, chopped
3 carrots, sliced
3 celery stalks, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 oz egg noodles
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Step-by-step Instructions

1. In a large pot, combine chicken, water, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
2. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 1-1.5 hours until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
3. Remove chicken from pot, let cool, and shred meat off the bones. Discard skin and bones.
4. Strain the broth and return it to the pot.
5. Add egg noodles to the broth and cook for about 8-10 minutes until tender.
6. Return shredded chicken to the pot and heat through.
7. Stir in fresh parsley before serving.

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