🍲 Amish Chicken Corn Noodle

A comforting, hearty dish inspired by traditional Amish home cooking.
This recipe combines tender chicken, sweet corn, and soft egg noodles
in a rich, creamy broth — perfect for cozy family dinners.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie works well)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup whole milk (or half-and-half for extra creaminess)
• 1 ½ cups sweet corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
• 8 ounces egg noodles
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
5. Add shredded chicken, corn, thyme, salt, and pepper.
6. Stir in egg noodles and cook according to package directions (8–10 minutes) until tender.
7. Reduce heat to low and stir in milk. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly creamy.
8. Adjust seasoning if needed.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Storage

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat gently on the stove, adding a splash of broth or milk if needed.