One Pot Chicken And Noodles (Printable version)
Tender chicken and egg noodles cook together in a flavorful broth with vegetables for a comforting, easy meal.
# List of ingredients:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thigh, cut into bite-size pieces
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 carrots, sliced
04 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Noodles and Staples
06 - 8 oz egg noodles or wide noodles
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
→ Dairy
09 - 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional, for extra richness)
→ Spices and Herbs
10 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1 bay leaf
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
# Directions:
01 - Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat.
02 - Add the chicken pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until lightly browned but not cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
03 - In the same pot, add the onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Return the chicken to the pot. Stir in the thyme, oregano, bay leaf, and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
05 - Add the noodles, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender and the chicken is cooked through.
06 - Stir in the heavy cream for a creamy texture. Heat through but do not boil.
07 - Remove the bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pot which means you get maximum flavor and almost zero dishes to wash afterward.
- It tastes like something your grandmother would have made yet comes together on a random weeknight without any fuss.
02 -
- Resist the urge to crank the heat when simmering the noodles or the liquid will evaporate too quickly and leave you with sticky pasta.
- If you are using rotisserie chicken instead of raw, add it at the noodle stage so it warms through without turning rubbery.
03 -
- Taste the broth before adding the noodles and adjust seasoning because once the noodles absorb liquid, fixing the flavor becomes much harder.
- A tiny squeeze of lemon juice at the very end brightens everything and makes people wonder what your secret is.