Amish Chicken & Noodles (Thick, Hearty Comfort Meal Over Mashed Potatoes)
This Amish Chicken & Noodles recipe is a thick, hearty comfort meal featuring tender egg noodles and shredded chicken cooked together in a rich, flavorful broth. Traditionally served over creamy mashed potatoes, it’s a soul-warming dish perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Amish, American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Broth
- 4 pounds whole chicken
- 4 quarts water
- ¼ cup chicken broth base
- 2 stalks celery, roughly chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- ¼ cup parsley
Noodles and Sauce
- 12 ounces dried egg noodles (preferably Amish style)
- 10 ounces cream of chicken soup
- 4 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Prepare the broth: Add the whole chicken, water, chicken broth base, chopped celery, diced onion, and parsley to a large stock pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cover the pot.
- Simmer the chicken: Let the chicken simmer gently for 2 to 3 hours. The longer it simmers, the richer and more flavorful the broth will become.
- Remove and shred chicken: Carefully take the chicken out of the broth. Remove the meat from the bones and shred or chop it into bite-sized pieces.
- Strain the broth: Pour the broth through a fine mesh strainer to remove solids, ensuring a clear and clean broth.
- Boil noodles and chicken: Return 4 cups of the strained broth to the pot and bring it back to a boil. Add the dried egg noodles and shredded chicken, cover, then turn off the heat.
- Let noodles cook: Allow the noodles to soak and cook in the hot broth off the heat for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to prevent sticking.
- Check noodle doneness: Test the noodles. If still firm, return the pot to the stovetop and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until tender.
- Add cream and butter: Stir in the cream of chicken soup and butter until the butter melts and everything is well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve immediately over mashed potatoes or keep covered in the pot to stay warm for up to 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use Amish style egg noodles typically found in small bags by specialty brands or online.
- You can find Amish style egg noodles on Amazon or specialty grocery stores.
- Leftovers reheat well on the stovetop over low heat with a splash of broth or water.
- This dish is traditionally served over mashed potatoes to soak up the rich gravy.