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A bowl of homemade chicken and noodles filled with tender egg noodles, shredded chicken, and vegetables in a rich broth, served hot in a rustic ceramic bowl.

Homemade Chicken and Noodles – A Family Tradition Made Simple

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Course: Main Course

Ingredients
  

Homemade Noodles:
  • 4 cups flour
  • 6 –7 eggs
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • Extra flour for rolling and dusting
Chicken Broth:
  • Leftover carcass from a rotisserie chicken
  • 1 unpeeled onion quartered
  • 2 –3 carrots roughly chopped
  • 2 ribs celery chopped
  • A few sprigs of thyme or a pinch of dried
  • Water enough to cover the carcass

Method
 

Directions for Broth:
  1. Place the carcass in a large pot with onion, carrots, celery, and thyme. Cover with water.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer for 2 hours.
  3. Strain through a colander to remove all solids. Discard the bones and veggies.
  4. Pour the broth back into the pot. Add 1 diced onion, a couple chopped carrots, and some of the shredded chicken from earlier. Bring to a boil again.
Directions for noodles:
  1. Mix all ingredients until a dough forms. Knead for 10 minutes.
  2. Cover and let rest for 1 hour (because that’s what Mom always did 😉).
  3. Cut dough into workable sections. Roll out on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick.
  4. Cut into strips using a pizza cutter. Sprinkle noodles generously with flour to prevent sticking.
Bringing It All Together:
  1. Once the broth is boiling, slowly add the noodles, a few at a time, stirring gently to prevent sticking.
  2. Let noodles cook for 3–5 minutes until thickened and tender.
  3. Serve hot — and enjoy every cozy bite.