Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt
6 cups water
4 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 (10-ounce) package preshredded carrot
1 (8-ounce) package presliced mushrooms
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 cups hot cooked whole-wheat blend wide egg noodles (about 3 1/2 cups uncooked)
Preparation
Combine noodles, oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; toss well to coat.
Combine water and next 6 ingredients (through chicken breast) in a large Dutch oven; add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Remove chicken from pan; cool slightly. Shred chicken with 2 forks.
Add carrot and mushrooms to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 6 minutes or until carrot is tender. Add shredded chicken, parsley, spinach, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt; cook 3 minutes or until spinach wilts. Stir in noodle mixture, lemon juice, and pepper. Cook 1 minute.
