Homemade Chicken and Noodles Recipe

This Homemade Chicken and Noodles Recipe is a comforting and hearty recipe, which is made with a whole chicken and thick, frozen egg noodles. It’s the ultimate comfort food recipe, ready in about 1 hour and 45 minutes.

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Homemade Chicken and Noodles Recipe Ingredients

• 1 whole cut-up fryer chicken
• 2 whole carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1/2 whole medium onion, diced (optional)
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric
• 1/4 tsp. white pepper (more to taste)
• 1/4 tsp. ground thyme
• 2 tsp. parsley flakes
• 16 oz. frozen “homemade” style egg noodles
• 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour

How To Make Homemade Chicken and Noodles

1. Cook the Chicken: Place the chicken pieces in a large stockpot and cover them with 4 quarts of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
2. Make the Broth: Remove the cooked chicken from the pot with a slotted spoon. When it’s cool enough to handle, shred the meat from the bones. Return the bones to the pot, cover, and let them simmer on low for another 45 minutes to create a rich broth.
3. Strain and Season the Broth: Carefully remove the bones from the broth with a slotted spoon. For a clearer broth, you can strain it through a fine-mesh sieve. Add the carrots, celery, onion (if using), salt, turmeric, white pepper, thyme, and parsley flakes to the pot. Simmer for ten minutes.
4. Cook the Noodles: Increase the heat to bring the broth back to a simmer. Add the frozen egg noodles and the shredded chicken to the pot. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
5. Thicken and Serve: In a small bowl, whisk the flour with a few tablespoons of cold water to create a smooth slurry. Pour the slurry into the simmering pot, stir to combine, and let it simmer for another 5 minutes to thicken the broth. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.

Recipe Tips

• Why use a whole chicken? Using a whole, bone-in chicken is the secret to an incredibly rich and flavorful broth. Simmering the bones after cooking the meat extracts all the collagen and flavor, which you can’t get from boneless chicken or store-bought broth.
• How to get a smooth thickener? Always mix the flour with cold water in a separate bowl before adding it to the hot soup. This prevents the flour from clumping and ensures your broth thickens smoothly.
• What kind of noodles are best? The recipe calls for frozen “homemade” style egg noodles (like Reames brand). These are thick, hearty, and hold up well, giving the dish its classic, stew-like consistency.
• Can I add other vegetables? Yes, feel free to add a cup of frozen peas or corn at the end with the noodles for extra color and flavor.

What To Serve With Chicken and Noodles

This hearty dish is a meal in itself, but it’s traditionally served with:

• Warm, crusty bread or soft dinner rolls for dipping
• Fluffy buttermilk biscuits
• A simple side salad with a light vinaigrette

How To Store Chicken and Noodles

• Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Be aware that the noodles will continue to absorb the broth, making the dish very thick the next day.
• Reheating: Reheat gently on the stove over low heat. You will likely need to add a splash of chicken broth or water to thin it back out to your desired consistency.
• Freeze: Freezing is not recommended after the noodles have been added, as they can become mushy upon thawing.

Homemade Chicken and Noodles Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 400-500 kcal
• Fat: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Protein: 35g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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