Description
This classic Amish Chicken & Noodles recipe is a comforting and hearty dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a flavorful broth with vegetables and herbs, combined with soft Amish-style egg noodles and finished with creamy milk and butter. Perfect for family dinners or cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Broth
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds), cut into pieces
- 10 cups water
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Noodles and Finishing
- 12 ounces Amish-style egg noodles
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Broth: Place the chicken pieces in a large stockpot and cover with water. Add the chopped onion, celery, carrots, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and let it simmer uncovered for about 1 hour until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Strain and Shred: Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly. Strain the broth through a fine mesh strainer, discarding the cooked vegetables and bay leaves. Shred the cooled chicken meat, discarding the skin and bones.
- Cook the Noodles: Return the strained broth to the pot and bring it back to a simmer. Add the Amish-style egg noodles and cook for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are tender but not mushy.
- Combine and Finish: Stir the shredded chicken, whole milk, and unsalted butter into the pot. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until everything is heated through and creamy. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve: Ladle the Amish Chicken & Noodles into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy your comforting homemade meal.
Notes
- For richer flavor, refrigerate the broth overnight and skim off the fat before reheating and adding the noodles.
- You can substitute homemade noodles or any wide egg noodles if Amish-style noodles are unavailable.
- Make sure to shred the chicken finely to ensure even distribution throughout the dish.
- Adjust seasoning to taste after adding milk and butter for the perfect balance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
