Name: Chicken and Noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 large onion, diced; 2 large carrots, sliced; 1 celery stalk, sliced; 1 11 ounce package frozen egg noodles; 1 cup frozen peas; 3 cups shredded cooked chicken; 1/2 cup milk; 2 tablespoons flour

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Old fashioned Chicken and Noodles is the best comfort food! Full of egg noodles, chicken, and vegetables all in a creamy sauce. The whole family will love this one!

This post originally published September 10, 2014. Updated August 6, 2021.

Simple chicken dishes are my go to when I don’t know what to cook or feel like cooking. Chicken and Biscuits are a forever favorite and so are these Chicken and Noodles!

They are so easy, you probably already have everything on hand, and it takes about 30 minutes! Plus, everyone loves it! It’s total comfort food without a ton of work.

What Is Chicken and Noodles?

Chicken and Noodles is exactly how it sounds! Kind of. I always think of it as chicken noodle soup without the broth.

It starts with frozen egg noodles which are a little thicker than dry egg noodles and fluff up when cooked, so it almost feels like chicken and dumplings.

It also has chicken and lots of veggies! And then it’s thickened up with a milk and flour mixture which makes it so creamy and delicious.

Ingredients

Low-sodium chicken broth
Bay leaves
Dried thyme
Salt and pepper
Onion
Carrots
Celery stalk
Frozen egg noodles – if you can’t find frozen egg noodles, look for wide Amish style egg noodles in the dry pasta section of the grocery store
Frozen peas
Shredded cooked chicken – cook your own chicken or buy a rotisserie chicken to make your life really simple!
Milk
Flour

Instructions

In a large stockpot, combine chicken broth, bay leaves, dried thyme, salt, pepper, onion, carrots, and celery. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer until the carrots are tender, 5 – 10 minutes depending on carrot size.
Bring back to a boil and add the noodles and peas. Cook according to noodle package instructions.
Add cooked chicken.
In a small bowl, whisk together milk and flour. Stir into the noodles and cook, stirring the entire time, until the mixture has thickened considerably.

How Long Is It Good For?

Chicken and Noodles will be good for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Make sure to store it in an airtight container – these glass containers are my favorite for all leftovers!

Can You Freeze Chicken and Noodles?

You can freeze chicken and noodles for up to 3 months. Make sure to let it cool down completely before transferring to a freezer-safe container, like a freezer ziploc bag.

When you are ready to serve it, defrost overnight in the refrigerator and then warm up in either the microwave or the stovetop. It may be thicker than it was before but a splash of chicken broth or water will help get it back to the original consistency.

Tips and Tricks

I find the frozen egg noodles at Kroger but most grocery stores will have them. My Walmart doesn’t have them so I’ll buy the wide Amish homestyle dry egg noodles that are with the rest of the dry pasta. They work just as well.

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Yield: 6 - 8 servings