Description
A cozy, hearty dish featuring tender chicken, chewy egg noodles, and a rich, savory broth that feels like a hug in a bowl.
Ingredients
- Bone-in chicken thighs or breasts: 2 pounds
- Olive oil or butter: 2 tablespoons
- Yellow onion: 1, diced
- Carrots: 3 medium, sliced
- Celery stalks: 3, chopped
- Garlic cloves: 3, minced
- Chicken broth: 8 cups
- Bay leaves: 2
- Fresh thyme: 2 sprigs
- Egg noodles: 12 ounces
- Salt and black pepper: to taste
- Fresh parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Place a stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Heat oil or butter, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until soft. Add garlic and stir briefly.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add chicken, broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer.
- Assemble the Dish: Simmer 30–40 minutes. Remove chicken, shred, discard bones.
- Cook to Perfection: Return shredded chicken, add noodles, cook until tender (about 8 minutes).
- Finishing Touches: Remove bay leaves and thyme stems. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle into bowls, top with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use bone-in chicken for richer broth.
- Cook noodles separately if storing for leftovers to avoid mushiness.
- Season gradually for balanced flavor.
- Add a splash of lemon juice before serving for brightness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg