Description
This comforting Crockpot Chicken Noodles recipe features tender chicken breasts slow-cooked with vegetables and herbs in a flavorful chicken broth, finished with tender egg noodles. Perfect for a cozy meal, this dish comes together effortlessly with minimal prep and long, slow cooking in a crockpot to maximize flavor and tenderness.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup egg noodles
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté minced garlic and diced onion until they become translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. This step enhances their flavor before adding them to the crockpot.
- Prepare Crockpot Base: Place the raw chicken breasts directly into the crockpot as the protein base for the dish.
- Add Vegetables and Seasonings: Add the sautéed garlic and onion, sliced carrots, chopped celery, salt, black pepper, and thyme to the crockpot, layering the flavors evenly around the chicken.
- Pour Broth: Pour 4 cups of chicken broth over all the ingredients in the crockpot to create the cooking liquid and base for the noodle soup.
- Slow Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or alternatively on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and vegetables are tender.
- Shred Chicken: Before serving, remove the cooked chicken breasts from the crockpot, shred them with two forks, and return the shredded chicken back into the pot for even distribution.
- Add Egg Noodles and Finish Cooking: Stir in 1 cup of egg noodles and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until the noodles are tender and have absorbed some of the broth’s flavor.
Notes
- For a thicker broth, you can mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with water and add it to the crockpot before adding the noodles.
- Feel free to substitute egg noodles with other pasta shapes or gluten-free noodles if desired.
- Adding fresh parsley or a squeeze of lemon juice at the end brightens the flavor.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
- If you prefer, use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a richer flavor.
