One Pot Chicken And Noodles (Printable version)
Comforting dish with tender chicken, vegetables, and noodles in savory broth.
# Ingredient list:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
04 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
→ Broth & Seasonings
06 - 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
07 - 1 tsp dried thyme
08 - 1 tsp dried parsley
09 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
10 - 1 bay leaf
11 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Noodles
12 - 7 oz egg noodles, medium width
→ Other
13 - 2 tbsp olive oil
14 - 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional, for creaminess)
15 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and sauté until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
02 - In the same pot, add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
03 - Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
04 - Return the browned chicken to the pot. Stir in the dried thyme, dried parsley, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
05 - Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
06 - Add the egg noodles to the pot and cook uncovered for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender.
07 - For a creamy version, stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 2 minutes over low heat.
08 - Remove and discard the bay leaf. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything cooks in a single pot, which means cleanup is almost nonexistent and the flavors deepen together beautifully.
- The broth soaks into the noodles as they cook, turning ordinary egg noodles into something silky and rich without any extra effort.
02 -
- Do not walk away while the noodles cook because they can go from perfect to mushy in under a minute.
- Taking the chicken out before adding the broth keeps it from overcooking and turning rubbery.
03 -
- Pat the chicken dry before browning or it will steam instead of sear and you will lose that deep flavor base.
- Letting the broth simmer uncovered while the noodles cook concentrates the flavor naturally without any extra work.