AFFORDABLE DINNER
Easy Chicken and Noodles with Peas & Carrots
★ Kid-ApprovedAn easy, wholesome recipe made without gluten or yeast ingredients—created for real families and real grocery budgets.
TIME35 minESTIMATED COST$2.38 per servingDIETGluten free + yeast free
🍲$2.38ESTIMATED PER SERVING
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WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Ingredients
- ✓1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- ✓8 ounces wide gluten-free noodles labeled gluten free and yeast free
- ✓3 cups labeled gluten-free broth
- ✓2 cups frozen peas and carrots
- ✓1/2 cup milk or unsweetened dairy-free milk
- ✓2 tablespoons cornstarch labeled gluten free
- ✓1 tablespoon olive oil
- ✓1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- ✓1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- ✓1/2 teaspoon salt
- ✓Black pepper to taste
LET'S COOK
Directions
- 1Wash hands before and after handling raw chicken and keep it separate from ready-to-eat ingredients
- 2Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium heat
- 3Season the chicken with garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook 6–8 minutes, stirring often, until lightly browned
- 4Add the broth and bring to a gentle boil
- 5Stir in the noodles and cook according to package directions, stirring often
- 6Add the peas and carrots during the final 5 minutes
- 7Whisk the milk and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth, then stir it into the skillet
- 8Simmer 2–3 minutes until lightly thickened and confirm the chicken reaches 165°F
- 9Divide among four bowls
- 10Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3–4 days
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