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Ultimate Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

Close-up of a bowl of amazing slow cooker chicken noodle soup with shredded chicken, carrots, and parsley.
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Make this classic, comforting Chicken Noodle Soup effortlessly in your slow cooker. It yields tender chicken and a flavorful broth, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 ounces wide egg noodles
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts, chicken broth, carrots, celery, onion, thyme, dried parsley, pepper, salt, and bay leaf into the basin of your slow cooker.
  2. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  3. Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and place them on a cutting board. Leave the vegetables and broth in the slow cooker.
  4. Shred the chicken using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
  5. Increase the slow cooker setting to HIGH if it is not already there. Stir in the egg noodles.
  6. Cook uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the noodles are tender. Check the noodles frequently to prevent overcooking.
  7. Stir in the fresh lemon juice just before serving.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each serving with fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

  • If you prefer a richer broth, add 1 teaspoon of poultry seasoning along with the other dried herbs.
  • To prevent the noodles from becoming too soft, you can cook them separately on the stovetop and add them to individual bowls before ladling the hot soup over them.
  • For a creamier texture, stir in 1/4 cup of heavy cream during the last 10 minutes of cooking.

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