Save to Pinterest A cozy, homemade classic that cooks itself while you get on with your day. Tender shredded chicken, soft vegetables, and twirly noodles come together in a warm, comforting broth that tastes like its been simmering all afternoon.
I first served this to my family on a chilly day and it was an instant hit, warming us from the inside out.
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Ingredients
- Poultry: 1½ pounds (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Vegetables & Aromatics: 1 small yellow onion peeled and diced, 3 medium carrots peeled and sliced or cut into coins, 3 celery stalks sliced, 3 large garlic cloves finely minced
- Herbs & Seasonings: 2 fresh rosemary sprigs, 1 bay leaf, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Broth & Noodles: 6 cups (1.4 L) low-sodium chicken broth, 6 ounces (170 g) fusilli noodles
- Optional Garnish: Fresh chopped parsley for serving
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Instructions
- Step 1:
- Add the chicken breasts, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, rosemary sprigs, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker. Pour the chicken broth over the top and gently stir to combine.
- Step 2:
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 4–6 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Step 3:
- Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them with two forks. Discard the bay leaf and rosemary sprigs.
- Step 4:
- Meanwhile, cook the fusilli noodles separately on the stovetop according to package instructions drain and set aside.
- Step 5:
- Return the shredded chicken and cooked noodles to the slow cooker. Stir to combine and let everything warm through for about 5 minutes.
- Step 6:
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot.
Save to Pinterest My family always gathers around the pot when this soup is cooking, making for cozy memories.
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Required Tools
Slow cooker (crockpot), Chefs knife, Cutting board, Measuring cups and spoons, Medium saucepan, Ladle
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (pasta). May contain Celery. Always double-check broth and pasta ingredient labels for potential allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories 265 Total Fat 3 g Carbohydrates 27 g Protein 33 g
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This soup is perfect for busy days and tastes as good as homemade should be.
