Better Than Mom's Chicken and Noodles Recipe

Name: Better Than Mom's Chicken and Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 cup frozen pearl onions; 2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces; 3 whole chicken legs, skinned (drumstick and thighs); 2 garlic cloves, minced; ½ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; ½ teaspoon dried sage, crushed; ½ teaspoon salt (to taste); ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (to taste); 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth; ¼ cup dry sherry; 1 (12 ounce) packagefrozen egg noodles; ¾ cup frozen peas; 4 -5 fresh sage leaves

Servings: persons

3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup frozen pearl onions
2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 whole chicken legs, skinned (drumstick and thighs)
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
½ teaspoon dried sage, crushed
½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (to taste)
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
¼ cup dry sherry
1 (12 ounce) packagefrozen egg noodles
¾ cup frozen peas
4 -5 fresh sage leaves

1
In a 5-6 quart slow cooker, combine carrots, parsnips, onions, and celery.
2
Add chicken, garlic, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper.
3
Pour broth and sherry over chicken mixture in cooker.
4
Cover; cook on LOW for 7 hours or on HIGH for 3 hours.
5
Stir in noodles; increase setting to HIGH.
6
Cover and cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours more until noodles are tender.
7
Transfer chicken to a cutting board.
8
Using two forks, coarsely shred chicken; discard bones.
9
Return chicken to slow cooker.
10
Turn off cooker; stir in peas; cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
11
Garnish with fresh sage leaves.

467

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces, 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 cup frozen pearl onions, 2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Better Than Mom's Chicken and Noodles falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Better Than Mom's Chicken and Noodles

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