Homemade Amish Chicken and Noodles Recipe
This Homemade Amish Chicken and Noodles recipe delivers a comforting, hearty dish featuring tender slow-cooked chicken and traditional Amish-style thin egg noodles simmered in flavorful chicken broth. Perfect for a cozy family meal, the dish combines simple ingredients with slow cooking to achieve rich, soulful flavors reminiscent of classic Amish cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours (high) to 10 hours (low)
- Total Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Amish, American
Ingredients
Chicken and Broth
- 4 – 5 lb. whole chicken
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 – 6 tablespoons chicken base
- Water, enough to cover chicken in slow cooker plus 1-2 cups for noodles as needed
Noodles and Finishing
- 12 oz Amish style thin egg noodles
- 4 tablespoons butter (optional)
Instructions
- Season and Cook Chicken: Season the whole chicken inside and out with salt and pepper. Place it in a slow cooker and cover completely with water. Cook on high for 5 hours or low for 8-10 hours until fully cooked and tender.
- Prepare Broth: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and let it cool slightly. Strain the cooking liquid through a fine sieve into a large pot, ensuring you have enough liquid to boil the noodles; add 1-2 cups water if necessary.
- Shred Chicken and Season Broth: Debone and shred the chicken meat. Add the shredded chicken back into the pot with the broth. Bring it to a boil over high heat, then stir in four tablespoons of chicken base, dissolving completely. Taste and adjust with additional chicken base if needed for a richer flavor.
- Cook Noodles: Add the Amish-style thin egg noodles to the boiling broth and cook for 8-10 minutes or until the noodles are tender.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in the butter, if using, and allow it to melt fully. The noodles will be soupy but absorb the broth’s flavor as they sit. Serve the noodles alongside or over mashed potatoes as a flavorful side or main dish. You may strain extra broth if you prefer less liquid.
Notes
- Using a whole chicken and slow cooking it creates a rich broth and tender meat that is ideal for this recipe.
- You can adjust the chicken base quantity to taste to control broth intensity.
- Butter is optional but adds richness and a silky texture to the final dish.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, which can soak up the flavorful broth.
- Leftover broth can be strained and saved for other uses such as soups or gravies.
