Chicken and Noodles
Chicken and Noodles is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken, silky egg noodles, and a savory broth, delivering the ultimate comfort food experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups wide egg noodles
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse chicken breasts under cold water and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side). Remove from pot.
- In the same pot, sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping any bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add egg noodles and cook until tender but al dente (approximately 8 minutes).
- Shred or chop the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and return to the pot along with soy sauce. Simmer for an additional 3 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - Customize with vegetables like carrots or peas for added nutrition. - For a creamier texture, stir in heavy cream before serving. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; add broth when reheating to maintain moisture.