Description
Discover a comforting slow cooker chicken noodle soup recipe that delivers tender chicken, hearty noodles, and rich broth—perfect for busy weeknights and cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless
- skinless chicken thighs
- 4 medium carrots
- peeled and sliced into 1/4‑inch rounds
- 3 celery stalks
- sliced diagonally
- 1 large onion
- diced
- 3 cloves garlic
- minced
- 8 cups low‑sodium chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Peel and slice the carrots, slice the celery, dice the onion, and mince the garlic.
- Set them aside in a bowl.,Layer the chicken and vegetables: Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Distribute the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic evenly over the chicken.,Add broth and seasonings: Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients.
- Sprinkle the dried thyme, salt, and pepper, then add the bay leaf.,Cook low and slow: Cover the slow cooker and set it to LOW for 8 hours (or HIGH for 4 hours if you’re short on time).,Shred the chicken: Once the cooking time is complete, remove the chicken pieces with tongs and shred them using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot.,Cook the noodles: Add the egg noodles to the soup, stir gently, and cover.
- Cook on HIGH for an additional 30 minutes, or until the noodles are al dente.,Finish and serve: Remove the bay leaf, taste the soup, and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy hot.
Notes
- Nutrition is approximate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
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