Super Comfort Food - Chicken & Noodles – Not Talking Soup – A Real Tummy Pleaser

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: pasta

Whole wheat noodles offer more fiber, while pasta is often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and water with bouillon is a budget-friendly alternative.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be more affordable.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and offers a cheesy flavor without dairy.

Cook the whole chicken in a large pot of boiling water until fully cooked, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove chicken from pot and let cool before shredding.

Add egg noodles to the same pot and cook until al dente, about 6-8 minutes.

Sauté the quartered onions and celery in butter until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Sprinkle flour over the sautéed vegetables and stir to combine.

Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk, cooking until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add shredded chicken back to the pot along with bay leaves, salt, and pepper.

Simmer for 10 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally.

Stir in parsley and peas just before serving.

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