Easy Chicken and Noodles Recipe

Name: Easy Chicken and Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 carrots, sliced; 2 onions, sliced; 2 stalks celery, cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 (4 lb) whole chickens; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; ½ cup white wine; ½ teaspoon dried basil; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 2 eggs, beaten; ¼ cup water; 1 pinch salt; 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening; 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more if needed; 3 quarts low-sodium low-fat chicken broth

Servings: persons

2 carrots, sliced
2 onions, sliced
2 stalks celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 (4 lb) whole chickens
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup white wine
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
2 eggs, beaten
¼ cup water
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more if needed
3 quarts low-sodium low-fat chicken broth

1
Place the carrots, onions and celery in the bottom of a slow cooker.
2
Place the whole chicken on top of the vegetables and season with salt and pepper.
3
Pour in the white wine and add basil, thyme and bay leaf.
4
Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours.
5
In a medium bowl, stir together the eggs, water, salt, shortening and flour to form a stiff dough.
6
When mixture can no longer be stirred with a fork, use your hands to incorporate more flour.
7
It should be smooth and just barely sticky.
8
Allow to rest 10-15 minutes.
9
Roll the dough out on a well-floured board to 1/8 inch thickness.
10
Use a pizza cutter or pie crust cutter to cut into strips about 1/2 inch wide and 3 inches long.
11
Dust lightly with flour, and leave to dry for a few hours while the chicken cooks.
12
When the chicken is done, remove the meat and vegetables to a platter.
13
Transfer the juices to a large pot and stir in 3 quarts of chicken broth.
14
Bring to a boil and add the noodles.
15
Cook for about 10 minutes or until tender.
16
Meanwhile, remove the meat from the chicken and shred.
17
Discard bones and skin.
18
When the noodles are done, return the vegetables and chicken meat to the pot and serve.

395

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 carrots, sliced, 2 onions, sliced, 2 stalks celery, cut into 1 inch pieces, 1 (4 lb) whole chickens, and more.

Yes, Easy 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!

Easy Chicken and Noodles

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Variations & substitutions

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