Linda's Chicken Stew

This meaty stew really "Hits The Spot" when it's cold outside... Make along with some of my Grammie Bea's Herbed Dumplings, and you have a meal "Fit For A King"! Delish!

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 3  lbs chicken, chopped into bite sized pieces
• 2  onions, halved
• 4  carrots, chopped
• 4  stalks celery, chopped
•  salt and pepper, to taste
• 8  ounces  egg noodles, cooked

Directions

1. Put chicken in a lg. pot, and cover with water to 1" over chicken.
2. Cook on med. heat, for 1 1/2 hours.
3. After 1 1/2 hrs., add cut vegetables, and cook for 1/2 hours.
4. As you are cooking, add more water to keep chicken covered.
5. Remove veggies and chicken from stock.
6. Mix 1 T. of cornstarch with 1/4 cup water in a small bowl. Add to boiling chicken stock.
7. Return chicken to pot, and cook 5 minutes longer, to thicken.
8. Serve over noodles or rice.