Hearty Chicken & Noodles

• 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 4 cups water
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, snipped
• 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (12 ounce) package frozen egg noodles
• 2 cups carrots, sliced
• 2 cups celery, sliced
• celery leaves
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1. Place chicken cubes, water, onion, celery leaves, parsley, bouillon, thyme, pepper, and bay leaf in a large Dutch oven. Bring to a boil then simmer for 20 minutes
2. Add the noodles, carrots, and sliced celery. Return to boiling.
3. Simmer covered for 20-25 minutes or until noodles are almost tender.
4. Stir in 1 1/2 cups milk and peas.
5. Combine 1/2 cup milk and the flour until smooth. Stir into noodle mixture. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.

chicken breasts, water, onions, fresh parsley, chicken bouillon granules, thyme, pepper, bay leaf, egg noodles, carrots, celery, celery, milk, frozen peas, flour

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hearty-chicken-noodles-205857 (may not work)