Easy Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Proteins and Vegetables

01 - 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 cup chopped onion
03 - 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped (about 2 cups)
04 - 3 ribs celery, chopped (about 2 cups)
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Herbs and Seasonings

06 - 4 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
07 - 1 bay leaf
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - Fresh parsley for serving (optional)

→ Liquids and Noodles

11 - 8 cups chicken stock or low sodium chicken broth
12 - 7 ounces egg noodles (about 3 cups)

# Instructions:

01 - Place chicken in the crockpot bottom. Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, salt, pepper and chicken stock
02 - Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F and vegetables are tender
03 - Remove bay leaf and thyme stems. Take out chicken and shred it into small pieces, then return to soup
04 - Turn crockpot to high. Add egg noodles, cover and cook 10 minutes until tender
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired

# Notes:

01 - You can use dried herbs instead of fresh - use 1 teaspoon total of your favorite combination
02 - For best results when freezing, leave out noodles and add fresh ones when reheating
03 - Keeps in fridge for up to 3 days