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Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

This slow-cooked chicken noodle soup is a comforting, nourishing dish made by simmering chicken breasts, vegetables, and herbs in broth until tender. The noodles are added at the end, resulting in a hearty, flavorful soup with a rich aroma and a cozy, inviting appearance that tastes even better the next day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts preferably fresh
  • 4 carrots carrots sliced into thin rounds
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth store-bought or homemade
  • 2 bay leaves bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 8 ounces egg noodles added at the end
  • to taste salt and pepper for seasoning
  • fresh parsley for garnish chopped optional, for brightness

Equipment

  • 6-quart crockpot
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Large spoon
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your crockpot and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Add the sliced carrots, diced onion, and minced garlic over the chicken. Pour in the chicken broth and tuck in the bay leaves.
  3. Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours, until the chicken is tender and shreds easily.
  4. Remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it into bite-sized pieces using two forks. Discard the bay leaves.
  5. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir it into the flavorful broth with the vegetables.
  6. Turn the crockpot to high, and cook for an additional 2 hours, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors meld together beautifully.
  7. Add the egg noodles directly into the hot broth. Cover and cook on high for 8-10 minutes, until the noodles are al dente and springy.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Remove the soup from the heat.
  9. Stir in freshly chopped parsley for a bright, fresh flavor. Serve hot, with plenty of noodles, shredded chicken, and vegetables in each bowl.