Chicken and noodles go well together. Asian, Mediterranean, and American cuisines have their versions.
Old-fashioned chicken and egg noodles is the American way. Chicken cooked with vegetables and spices makes the broth. Rich chicken broth creates a delicious, flavorful liquid base to cook the noodles. Together, they make a tasty, hearty, creamy combination for the whole family.
Chicken and egg noodles is a versatile dish you can get creative with. You can use any part of the chicken, even a whole bird if you have a large company. You can also adjust vegetables as you like. Follow our old-fashioned chicken and egg noodles recipe, and we will guide you through all the steps, variations, and tips.
Ingredients
1. Main
- Chicken thighs — 4 pcs., boneless
- Water — 5 cups, room temperature
- Onion — 1 pc., medium-sized, peeled and diced
- Garlic — 2 cloves, peeled and sliced thinly
- Celery rib — 1 pc., finely chopped
- Parsley flakes — 2 tsp.
- Salt — 1 tsp.
- Ground black pepper — ½ tsp.
- Egg noodles — 12 oz., or a package
- Heavy cream — ½ cup
2. For serving
- Fresh dill — 4 sprigs, only green leaves, very finely chopped
Instructions
- Take a pot to hold all the ingredients. Place the ingredients in, except the noodles and heavy cream. Heat on high setting, and then reduce the heat to medium-low when it starts to boil.
- Let the mixture simmer for 25 minutes with no lid. Stir occasionally to prevent ingredients from sticking to the bottom.
- When the mixture reduces visibly, add the cream and the noodles. Reduce the heat to low. Cook for another 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Divide the dish into serving plates. Put one piece of chicken thigh on each plate. Garnish with chopped dill.
Substitutions
- Chicken thighs — Boneless chicken thighs make good broth because of the fatty content. It is also easy to serve. But you have other options, such as drumsticks, breasts, or a whole chicken leg.
- Fresh dill — If you don’t like dill, you can garnish the dish with fresh parsley, chives, or spring onions.
Variations
- Use fresh noodles — Fresh noodles, homemade or store-bought, work well for this recipe. Remember, fresh noodles cook in a shorter time. 3-4 minutes will be enough.
Equipment
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Chopping board
- Knife
- Pot
- Stove
- Mixing spatula
- Serving plates
Storage
- You can store the dish in the fridge for the next day. Since the dish has a texture similar to a hearty stew, the noodles will lose texture over time. So, we suggest you enjoy old-fashioned chicken and egg noodles on the day you cook.
Pro Tips
- A southern version of this recipe calls for condensed cream of chicken. This ingredient enhances the flavor depth. If you decide to try it, use it to replace the heavy cream.
