This has to be one of my all time favorite meals. Such a flavorful comfort food. I make my Aunties homemade noodles for this delicious dish. A bit of time to make it, but so darn worth it! The trick is seasoning your broth well, and adding veggies. Similar to a Turkey Noodle Soup, but with a stew like broth.. Enjoy!..we sure do.. My pics
Turkey noodles are a hearty, comforting one-pot meal that is perfect for using up leftover turkey after the holidays. This classic dish is simple to make, customizable, and fills the house with cozy nostalgic aromas. Read on to learn all my tips and tricks for making turkey noodles from scratch!
Ingredients Needed
To make turkey noodles you will need
- Cooked turkey – Leftover roasted or rotisserie turkey works great You can use a combination of white and dark meat,
- Egg noodles – Wide egg noodles are the best variety to use, but you can use any shape.
- Aromatic veggies – Onion, garlic, carrots, and celery provide a flavor base.
- Herbs and seasonings – Thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper add lots of flavor.
- Chicken or turkey broth – Use broth to build a rich, savory sauce.
- Heavy cream or cream of chicken soup – This makes the sauce extra creamy and luscious.
- Butter – For cooking the veggies.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Follow these simple steps for amazing turkey noodles every time:
Cook the Noodles
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente.
- Drain noodles and set aside.
Sauté the Vegetables
- In a large skillet, melt a few tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
Simmer the Sauce
- Pour in chicken or turkey broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add thyme sprigs. Simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Remove thyme sprigs. Stir in heavy cream or condensed soup until smooth.
Finish the Dish
- Add the cooked noodles and turkey to the sauce. Gently stir to coat.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Stir in chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm! These noodles are great with a slotted spoon so you get plenty of sauce in each bite.
Customize Your Turkey Noodles
One of the great things about this recipe is how versatile it is. You can customize it to your tastes with these variations:
- Use chicken instead of turkey for classic chicken and noodles.
- Add sliced mushrooms when cooking the veggies.
- Stir in frozen peas or green beans when reheating the noodles.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth for a healthier option.
- For extra richness, use evaporated milk instead of cream.
- Sprinkle crispy fried onions or panko breadcrumbs on top.
- Season with oregano, rosemary, or basil instead of thyme.
- Make it extra saucy by using more broth, almost like a noodle soup.
Leftover Turkey Tips
One of the bonuses of making turkey noodles is that it helps use up all that leftover turkey from the holidays. Here are some tips for leftover turkey success:
- Allow the cooked turkey to cool completely before refrigerating. This prevents bacteria growth.
- Store turkey in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate for 3-4 days.
- Freeze turkey for longer storage. It will keep for 2-3 months in the freezer.
- When reheating, use broth, soups, or sauces to keep turkey moist.
- Add broth or water to shredded turkey to make it easier to incorporate into dishes.
- Use both white and dark meat when possible for more flavor.
Cooking Turkey Noodles in the Instant Pot
You can easily adapt this recipe to make turkey noodles in the Instant Pot or other multi-cooker. Here’s how:
- Sauté aromatics right in the Instant Pot inner pot.
- Pour in broth and cream of chicken soup. Add thyme.
- Place cooked egg noodles and turkey on top. Do not stir.
- Lock lid, select High Pressure for 0 (zero) minutes. Use quick pressure release.
- Carefully stir noodles until combined and heated through before serving.
The Instant Pot gives you tender noodles and thickened sauce in a fraction of the time!
More Comforting Noodle Recipes
If you love turkey noodles, try some of these other satisfying noodle dishes:
- Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo – Chicken, noodles, and creamy cheese sauce.
- Beef Stroganoff – Tender beef, mushrooms, and egg noodles in sour cream gravy.
- Mac and Cheese – The ultimate creamy, cheesy pasta comfort food.
- Baked Ziti – Ziti, marinara, ricotta, and mozzarella baked to perfection.
- Pad Thai – Rice noodles, chicken, shrimp, peanuts in tangy Thai sauce.
Whatever noodle recipe you choose, I hope you enjoy recreating the cozy flavors of home! Turkey noodles make such a hearty, nourishing meal any time of year.
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How To Make homemade noodles and turkey – delicious!
1 For the noodles: Whisk the eggs, add the salt, then add flour half a cup at a time.
2 Theres really no measuring with this step… you just have to feel the dough.
3 Just keep kneading the flour into the eggs, half a cup at a time.
4 The dough should be no longer sticky and forms a nice ball.
5 Make sure your surface is good and floured before beginning this or the dough will stick to it. Continue to add flour to the dough as needed… you want it good and dry. Roll the dough until it is very thin.
6 I use a pizza cutter to cut strips. Flour well, separate and let slightly dry.
7 The stock: In a dutch oven, add the turkey breasts and cover with water. I add salt and about 2 tbsp of turkey soup starter. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer till no longer pink and fork tender. Remove from the broth, set aside to cool. After cool; shred or chop, set aside
8 Strain the broth to remove scum that may have accumulated on top of the broth. Set aside.
9 Chop up the onion, celery, and garlic. In a stock pot, saute the onion, celery, and garlic in a little olive oil. Add a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper.
10 Next, add small can of chicken broth to the veggies. Add the turkey; stir, simmer for about 10 minutes. I added about 3 tablespoons of Turkey soup starter, it gives the stock a wonderful turkey flavor. Taste; once its flavored well, add a pinch of sage, or whatever other spice you like.
11 After turkey, veggies have simmered. I transfer veggie mixture and strained broth to my 8 quart stock pot. Mainly to keep noodles from boiling over. Add water to the stock if needed to give you more broth. My pot was half full. As long as you have your stock well seasoned, a little water wont hurt. Bring the stock to a hard rolling boil.
12 Add the noodles to the broth in small portions, separating them with a fork once in the broth. Its important not to add them all at once or they will stick together and youll wind up with a big glob. Once all of the noodles are in, stir tenderly to separate but be careful not to break the noodles, and feel free to add more broth if the soup is too thick. The noodles will soak up a lot of the broth, so if you want any broth left by the time you eat it dont be afraid to add more. Allow everything to simmer for a few minutes, season to taste. Theres no real specific time to cook the noodles… tasting is the only way to tell if theyre done
13 A done egg noodle will still have a little bit of bite, without being doughy. Serve right away, or let it sit for a while to let the noodles soak up all of that yummy broth. So, so good!
- Last Step: Dont forget to share! Make all your friends drool by posting a picture of your finished recipe on your favorite social network. And dont forget to tag Just A Pinch and include justapinchrecipes so we can see it too!
Ingredients For homemade noodles and turkey – delicious!
- 3 lb fresh turkey breast, poached in salt water , ( about 3 cups) fresh makes a delicious broth
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 onion , chopped
- 3 – 4 clove garlic, minced
- 1 sm can chicken broth
- 5 Tbsp bellview turkey soup starter, or several chicken bullion cubes
- 1/2 tsp sage, dried
- salt and pepper to taste
- olive oil for sauteeing vegetables
- NOODLES
- 5 eggs, whisked
- approx, 3 c flour, extra for rolling
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
Delicious Turkey & Noodles
FAQ
What are the three main ingredients of noodles?
Wheat noodles are produced mainly from flour, water and salt, and the basic steps of noodles production include dough mixing, sheeting, combining of sheets, resting, rolling and cutting, followed by different processing treatments (drying, boiling, steaming, frying and freezing) or a combination of these.
How to make noodles from package?
Bring 2½ cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the noodles and cook for 2 minutes. Add the flavor packet, stir, and continue to cook for another 30 seconds.