Description
Flavor-Packed Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup is a comforting and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 2 cups celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 cups egg noodles
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Pour the low-sodium chicken broth over the chicken.
- Layer in the sliced carrots, chopped celery, diced onion, and minced garlic.
- Sprinkle in the dried thyme, dried rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks about 30 minutes before serving. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Stir in the egg noodles and frozen peas (if using). Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For more flavor, consider adding additional herbs.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker, Chicken Noodle Soup, Comfort Food