Cooking Instructions

• Add the chicken to a large stock pot along with the water, chicken base, celery, onion, and parsley. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cover.
• Simmer for 2-3 hours. The longer the chicken simmers, the more flavorful the broth will be.
• Carefully remove the chicken from the broth and remove the meat from the bones. Shred or chop into bite-sized pieces.
• Strain the broth through a fine mesh strainer.
• Return 4 cups of the strained broth to the pot and return to a boil.
• Add the egg noodles and shredded chicken to the pot, cover, and turn off the heat.
• Let the noodles set for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so.
• Test the noodles for doneness. If they are not cooked through, turn the heat back on and cook for 1-2 minutes or until noodles are tender.
• Add the cream of chicken and butter to the noodles and stir until the butter has melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve immediately or leave in the pan, covered, until ready to serve. These will stay warm in the pan for 30 minutes or so with no problems.