One Pot Chicken and Noodles (Printable)
Tender chicken and noodles cook together in a flavorful broth with vegetables for an easy, comforting meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thigh, cut into bite-size pieces
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 carrots, sliced
04 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Noodles & Staples
06 - 8 oz egg noodles or wide noodles
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
→ Dairy
09 - 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional, for extra richness)
→ Spices & Herbs
10 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1 bay leaf
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
# Directions:
01 - Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat.
02 - Add the chicken pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned but not cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
03 - In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Return chicken to the pot. Stir in thyme, oregano, bay leaf, and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
05 - Add the noodles, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook uncovered for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender and chicken is cooked through.
06 - Optional: Stir in heavy cream for a creamy texture. Heat through but do not boil.
07 - Remove bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper as needed.
08 - Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything cooks in a single pot, which means you get maximum flavor with almost zero cleanup on a busy weeknight.
- The noodles soak up the savory broth as they cook, turning every bite into something soothing and deeply satisfying.
02 -
- If you stir the noodles too aggressively they will break apart and release starch that turns the broth cloudy and thick, so a gentle occasional stir is all you need.
- Adding the cream off the heat or over very low warmth prevents it from curdling and keeps the texture silky smooth.
03 -
- Taste the broth before adding the noodles and adjust seasoning because once the noodles absorb liquid, correcting salt becomes much harder.
- Removing the chicken before adding the noodles and returning it halfway through cooking prevents the pieces from shredding into tiny bits while you stir.