Description
A comforting and wholesome Chicken and Noodles recipe featuring tender chicken breasts, fresh vegetables, and savory egg noodles cooked in a flavorful chicken broth. This easy stovetop dish is perfect for a family meal and ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh carrots, diced
- 1 cup fresh celery, diced
Broth and Seasoning
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Pasta
- 2 cups egg noodles
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Chop the carrots and celery into small dice and mince the garlic cloves finely to ensure they release their flavor evenly during cooking.
- Cook Chicken: Heat a small amount of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add the minced garlic along with the diced carrots and celery. Stir frequently and cook until the vegetables are fragrant and slightly softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and soy sauce, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook uncovered for 15 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Cook Noodles: Add the egg noodles directly to the simmering broth. Cook according to the package instructions (usually 7-8 minutes) until the noodles are tender but not mushy.
- Finish and Serve: Slice or shred the cooked chicken breasts and return them to the pot to warm through. Serve hot, optionally garnished with a splash of extra soy sauce for added flavor.
Notes
- You can use leftover cooked chicken to reduce cooking time.
- For a creamier version, add a splash of cream or milk towards the end of cooking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as peas or green beans for more variety.
- Adjust soy sauce quantity to taste if you prefer less sodium.
- Use fresh egg noodles or dried depending on availability; cooking times may vary.
