Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté diced onion for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in sliced carrots and chopped celery and cook for a few minutes to begin softening.
- Add chicken and pour in chicken broth.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return it to the pot.
- Add egg noodles and cook for 6–8 minutes until tender.
- Season with salt, black pepper, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Adjust to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions and serve warm.
Notes
- Cook noodles separately if storing leftovers to prevent them from becoming too soft.
- Add spinach or bok choy for extra greens.
- Use rice noodles for a different texture.
- Freeze without noodles and add fresh ones when reheating.
- Fresh ginger provides the best flavor, but ground ginger can be substituted in smaller amounts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg