Chicken and Noodles

From: Better Homes & Gardens

Prep: 30 minutes      Cook: 30 minutes

Ingredients

·         3 chicken legs (thigh-drumstick piece)

·         3 cups water

·         2 bay leaves

·         1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed

·         3/4 teaspoon salt

·         1/4 teaspoon black pepper

·         1-1/2 cups chopped onion (3 medium)

·         2 cups sliced carrot (4 medium)

·         1 cup sliced celery (2 stalks)

·         1 12-ounce package frozen noodles

·         1 cup loose-pack frozen peas (optional)

·         1 cup milk

·         2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Directions

1. Skin chicken. If necessary, cut up chicken to fit in pot. In a 4- or 5-quart Dutch oven combine chicken, water, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 20 to 30 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink. Discard bay leaves. Remove chicken from Dutch oven; cool slightly. Remove meat from bones; discard bones. Chop chicken; set aside.

2. Bring broth mixture to boiling. Add noodles; cook for 5 minutes (15 minutes if using frozen noodles). If desired, stir in frozen peas. In a screw-top jar combine milk and flour; cover and shake until smooth. Stir into noodle mixture. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Stir in chopped chicken. Cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes more or until mixture is heated through. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts

·         Calories359,

·         Total Fat (g)8,

·         Saturated Fat (g)2,

·         Monounsaturated Fat (g)3,

·         Polyunsaturated Fat (g)2,

·         Cholesterol (mg)176,

·         Sodium (mg)641,

·         Carbohydrate (g)44,

·         Total Sugar (g)6,

·         Fiber (g)3,

·         Protein (g)26,

·         Vitamin A (DV%)0,

·         Vitamin C (DV%)8,

·         Calcium (DV%)11,

·         Iron (DV%)20,

·         Starch (d.e.)2.5,

·         Vegetables (d.e.)1,

·         Lean Meat (d.e.)2.5,

·         Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet