Chicken and Noodle Soup
Cozy up with a warm bowl of homemade Chicken and Noodle Soup, the ultimate comfort food that’s both hearty and nourishing. This classic recipe features tender chicken breast, soft egg noodles, and a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, all simmered in a flavorful herbed chicken broth. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, dried thyme, and a hint of parsley, this soup is richly comforting yet delightfully simple to prepare in under an hour. Perfect for chilly evenings or when you’re feeling under the weather, this one-pot meal is a wholesome, soul-warming dish that serves up to six people. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for an extra touch of freshness before serving!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pieces chicken breast
- 3 medium, sliced carrots
- 3 sliced celery stalks
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste) salt
- 0.5 teaspoon (adjust to taste) black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional for garnish) fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Step 2
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear them in the pot for 4-5 minutes per side until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
Step 3
In the same pot, add the carrots, celery, and onion. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Step 4
Add the garlic and stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 5
Pour in the chicken broth, and stir in the thyme, parsley, and bay leaf.
Step 6
Return the chicken breasts to the pot. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
Step 7
Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks. Discard the bay leaf.
Step 8
Add the egg noodles to the pot and simmer for an additional 8-10 minutes until the noodles are soft.
Step 9
Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Step 10
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (3554.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1441.9 |
| Total Fat 45.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 299.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8316.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 145.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 24.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 32.5g | |
| Protein 117.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0.3IU | 0% |
| Calcium 650.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 5226.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories