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Ultimate Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

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A comforting and easy slow cooker chicken noodle soup recipe with tender chicken, flavorful broth, and soft noodles, perfect for cozy family dinners and busy days.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 3 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme)
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley (or fresh parsley)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces wide egg noodles
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional for sautéing veggies)
  • Optional: fresh lemon juice, fresh spinach or kale

Instructions

  1. Peel and slice carrots into 1/4-inch rounds, slice celery, dice the onion, and mince garlic cloves (about 10 minutes).
  2. Optional: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery and cook for 5 minutes until slightly softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Place chicken breasts or thighs flat at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  4. Add sautéed or raw veggies over the chicken. Add dried thyme, dried parsley, and bay leaf. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  5. Pour in low-sodium chicken broth, ensuring chicken is mostly submerged.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until chicken is tender and shreddable.
  7. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  8. Stir in egg noodles and cook uncovered on high for 20 to 30 minutes until noodles are tender, stirring occasionally if needed.
  9. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Remove bay leaf. Stir in fresh parsley or a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
  10. Serve warm immediately.

Notes

Sautéing the veggies before slow cooking deepens flavor but is optional. Add noodles at the end to prevent mushiness. Use chicken thighs for juicier meat. Adjust salt gradually. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta or spiralized veggies. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 4 days; add broth when reheating to loosen soup. Freeze broth and shredded chicken separately from noodles for best texture.

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