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Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

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A cozy, easy-to-make slow cooker chicken noodle soup perfect for meal prep, featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and perfectly cooked noodles.

Ingredients

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  • 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 6 ounces egg noodles or preferred pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for sautéing garlic and onion)

Instructions

  1. Peel and slice the carrots, chop the celery, dice the onion, and mince the garlic.
  2. Optional: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Place chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add carrots, celery, sautéed onion and garlic (or raw if skipping sauté), dried thyme, parsley, black pepper, and chicken broth.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until chicken is tender and easy to shred.
  5. Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  6. Stir in egg noodles, cover, and cook on high for 15 to 20 minutes until noodles are tender.
  7. Taste and add salt as needed. Optionally add a splash of fresh lemon juice or fresh parsley to brighten flavors.
  8. Serve warm immediately or store for later use.

Notes

Add noodles at the end to prevent mushiness. Use bone-in chicken for richer broth. Salt should be added at the end to control seasoning. For gluten-free, substitute noodles with gluten-free pasta or spiralized zucchini. Soup stores well in fridge for 4 days and freezes best without noodles.

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