Chicken Noodle Homemade Noodles (Printable)
Hearty chicken and fresh veggies in a rich broth with tender homemade egg noodles.
# What You'll Need:
→ Homemade Noodles
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1/4 cup water, plus extra as needed
→ Soup
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 1 medium onion, diced
07 - 3 medium carrots, sliced
08 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
09 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
10 - 8 cups chicken stock
11 - 2 bay leaves
12 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
13 - 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
14 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
15 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 14 ounces)
16 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Create a well in the center and add eggs and water. Mix until dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
02 - Roll dough to approximately 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into thin strips about 1/4 inch wide. Arrange noodles to dry while preparing the soup.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 additional minute.
04 - Pour in chicken stock, add bay leaves, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
05 - Add chicken breasts to the pot. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until fully cooked. Remove chicken, shred with forks, and return to the pot.
06 - Add homemade noodles to simmering soup. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender.
07 - Stir in chopped parsley. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Remove bay leaves before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Homemade noodles have a tender, delicate bite that store-bought can never quite match.
- You control the broth flavor entirely, so it tastes like actual chicken, not sodium.
- The whole thing comes together in under two hours, which feels impressive for how nourishing it is.
- It's the kind of dish that tastes even better the next day, if there are leftovers.
02 -
- Don't skip resting the noodle dough; it's the difference between fighting your dough and it cooperating with you completely.
- Chicken breasts cook faster than you think, so keep checking them instead of walking away, or you'll end up with something dry and regrettable.
- Fresh parsley added at the end stays bright and flavorful, but if you stir it in too early it turns into green dust.
03 -
- Don't be afraid of your rolling pin; thin noodles cook evenly and have better texture than thick ones.
- Keep extra water nearby when making the dough because humidity in your kitchen affects how much water you'll actually need.