Cryssie's Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

It's that time of year again.......hot soup, fire place and movies! Here is an awesome and easy recipe for crockpot chicken noodle soup! 

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups carrots, peeled and chopped
1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
3 stalks celery, chopped
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
6 cups chicken broth 
1 cup water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I used 1/2 teaspoon salt & 1/4 teaspoon pepper)
2 cups uncooked wide egg noodles (recommend brand is No Yoke, see note below)
3 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. In a 6 quart crockpot place whole chicken breasts on the bottom and top with , carrots, onion, celery, garlic, olive oil, thyme and bay leaf.

 2. Next add in chicken broth, water, and season with salt and pepper to taste. I used 1/2 teaspoon salt & 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover and cook on low heat 6 – 7 hours.

3. Remove cooked chicken breasts and cut into bite sized pieces. Place chicken back in to the crockpot. Now add in egg noodles and parsley.

4.Cover and cook just until noodles are tender, 5-10 minutes.

Darin loves when I make this! It's quick, easy, healthy and OH SO YUMMY!!!!

Enjoy!!!