Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle (Printer-Friendly Version)
Tender chicken, vegetables, and spaghetti simmered slowly for a rich, comforting dish.
# Ingredients Needed:
→ Protein
01 -
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Vegetables
02 -
3 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
03 -
1 small sweet onion, finely diced
04 -
3 garlic cloves, minced
05 -
2 bay leaves
→ Seasonings
06 -
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
08 -
1 teaspoon black pepper
→ Liquids
09 -
8 cups unsalted chicken stock
→ Pasta
10 -
1/2 pound spaghetti noodles, broken into 2-3 inch pieces
→ Garnish
11 -
Fresh chopped parsley (optional)
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 -
Place chicken breasts, carrots, onion, garlic, bay leaves, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper into an 8-quart slow cooker. Pour in chicken stock and stir to combine.
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Cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken and vegetables are tender.
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Remove chicken, dice or shred it, then return it to the slow cooker.
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Add broken spaghetti noodles to the pot, stirring to ensure noodles are covered by liquid.
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Continue cooking on low for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until noodles are tender. Adjust seasoning to taste.
06 -
Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
To preserve noodle texture, cook pasta separately and add to bowls when serving if storing leftovers.
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Additional seasonings such as pesto, smoked paprika, creole seasoning, or fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary can enhance the flavor.
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Vegetables like diced tomatoes, zucchini, summer squash, celery, or leafy greens can be added for more variety.