If you've ever enjoyed pasta in a bread bowl, you know how fantastic of a meal it makes. Many people have enjoyed mac and cheese in a bread bowl at Panera, but haven't expanded their tastes beyond that. This chicken and noodles in a bread bowl recipe is a great way to do that.
At Moms Who Think, we try to provide you with recipes that are cheap and easy. We understand that grocery budgets are tighter than ever, so being able to find recipes that require as little shopping as possible is key. With this recipe, you likely already have the seasonings on hand. All many families will need to buy is chicken broth, canned chicken, egg noodles, bread, and possibly the onion.
You can save even more money by making your own sourdough bread. Some cooks are intimidated by the idea of making their own bread, but we promise it isn't as hard as it sounds! Once you start, you'll never go back to store-bought bread. There's just something so warm and comforting about the smell of baking bread.
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Chicken and Noodles in a Bread Bowl
Ingredients:
3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) can cooked chicken, drained
½ stick butter
½ onion, diced
garlic powder to taste
Italian seasoning to taste
salt and pepper to taste
12 ounce package extra wide egg noodles, uncooked
1 loaf round sourdough bread
Directions:
1. In a large stockpot, combine broth, chicken, butter, onion, and seasonings.
2. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes or until onion is tender.
3. Increase heat to boiling, add noodles and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until noodles are tender.
4. While noodles are cooking, hollow out a round loaf of sourdough bread to serve your chicken and noodles in. Makes 6 to 8 servings.