Here is our easy, must-try ultimate comfort food recipe, Gluten Free Chicken Noodles. Cozy, tender gluten free egg noodles and chicken in a thick, rich broth served over a large helping of the creamiest mashed potatoes is super easy to prepare with just a handful of basic ingredients.
This classic meal is also known in the Midwest as Amish chicken noodles. Growing up this was without a doubt one of my favorite childhood meals.
Since beginning to eat gluten and dairy free over 15 years ago, this was one of the meals I missed the most.
I mean have you ever tried egg noodles before? They are incredibly delicious and tender-- just so good!
This isn't a "soup" recipe. Instead this is a hearty, comforting dish of noodles and chicken in a thick sauce served over a side of gluten and dairy free mashed potatoes.
You will be excited to know this recipe only calls for a handful of easy to grab ingredients.
Ingredients Notes & Brand Suggestions
Full ingredient info with quantities in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- creamy mashed potatoes-- we absolutely love our go-to mashed potato recipe. We use a secret ingredient that makes them ultra creamy and buttery every single time. Or use your favorite homemade recipe.
- chicken broth or stock-- we prefer the Pacific brand
- shredded chicken-- if you want to make this recipe as easy as possible, use canned Valley Fresh Organic Chicken. Here is their allergen statement. Baked, slow cooked, and rotisserie chicken also have wonderful flavor and can be used.
- gluten free dried egg noodles-- we use the Jovial brand gluten free egg tagliatelle. This brand is gluten free, dairy free, soy free, peanut and tree nut free.
- kosher salt
- ground pepper
- optional-- you can also substitute shredded beef and beef stock for chicken
Helpful Kitchen Gadgets
- 2 large stock pots
- large strainer-- for the mashed potatoes
- handheld mixer or stand mixer-- to cream the mashed potatoes
How to Make Gluten Free Chicken Noodles
- Prepare mashed potatoes according to directions (use our recipe link or your own favorite recipe). Cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- In a large stock pot over high heat, add in the chicken broth and shredded chicken.
- Once mixture begins to boil add in egg noodles. Cook until soft, stirring often.
- Serve over a scoop or two of mashed potatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
Storage
We suggest refrigerating leftover mashed potatoes and chicken noodles separately up to 4 days.
You can freeze leftovers for up to 3 months. Mashed potatoes may change texture once thawed and reheated.
Frequently Asked Questions
At this time we've only found these egg tagliatelle noodles by the Jovial brand in the US. We purchase them at Walmart, our local health food store, and online at Amazon.
Yes, shredded canned beef with beef broth also tastes absolutely delicious in this recipe. For the shredded beef substitute, you can also use slow cooker shredded beef or canned beef. And gluten and dairy free free broth.
We make a bed of mashed potatoes in a bowl and then use tongs to transfer the long egg noodles onto the plate. Lastly, with a ladle with scoop out the thick sauce and shredded chicken. Then top with salt and pepper to taste.
While this gluten free and dairy free dinner recipe is best served the day it is made, you can also make it a day or two in advance.
Here are our tips-- prepare the creamy mashed potatoes as directed, and after they have completely cooled, transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate.
We suggest rewhipping the potatoes when you reheat them to serve.
To prepare the chicken noodle mixture, we suggest preparing the mixture as directed, allowing to cool completely, and refrigerating until ready to serve. Reheat just before serving.
More Dinner Ideas
- shepherd's pie-- seasoned ground beef, tender carrots and celery, and topped with a fluffy layer of creamy mashed potatoes
- slow cooker taco soup-- packed with vegetables and protein, this tastes fresh and it's filling. And the heat from the fire-roasted tomatoes gives this soup a bit of heat.
- teriyaki chicken-- grilled teriyaki marinated chicken with pineapple rings and mini sweet peppers over a warm bed of jasmine rice, served with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and fresh cilantro
- spaghetti pie-- loaded with a layer of hearty meat sauce over creamy and buttery ricotta spaghetti noodles garnished with fresh chopped herbs and dairy free cheese for an easy dinner recipe the whole family will enjoy
Desserts to Enjoy After Dinner
Whether you are new to eating gluten and dairy free or a seasoned veteran, here are few must-try recipes-- fudgy brownies, chewy chocolate chip cookies, and nutter butter cookies.
You will also find several delicious and easy sweet, quick bread recipes that would be delicious after this filling dinner settles.
Try some Chocolate Zucchini Bread or light and refreshing Lemon Poppy Seed Bread.
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Gluten Free Chicken Noodles
Ingredients
- mashed potatoes recipe link in post
- 2 quarts chicken broth/stock
- 2 5 oz canned chicken drained, or 2 baked and shredded chicken breasts or shredded rotisserie chicken works too
- 1 box gluten free egg noodles suggestion in post
- kosher salt to taste
- ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare mashed potatoes according to directions (use our recipe link or your own favorite recipe). Cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- In a large stock pot over high heat, add in the chicken broth and canned chicken.
- Once mixture begins to boil add in egg noodles. Cook until soft, stirring often.
- Serve over a scoop or two of mashed potatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate leftovers. We suggest refrigerating leftover mashed potatoes and chicken noodles separately up to 4 days.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
These Nutritional Facts are ESTIMATED. Your actual nutritional info with this recipe may vary depending on the brands you choose. “Eating Gluten and Dairy Free” is not a registered dietician or nutritionist. The provided nutritional info above is based on a generic calculator, if you want more accurate info, use your nutritional calculator of choice where you can choose brands and get more info that way.
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