This comforting slow-cooker meal transforms simple chicken pieces into a tender, flavorful dish infused with classic herbs like parsley, marjoram, and basil. The chicken simmers gently for hours, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully with carrots, celery, and onions. Just before serving, egg noodles are added to the rich broth, absorbing the savory juices and creating a hearty, satisfying texture. It’s a perfect weeknight dinner that requires minimal effort but delivers big, home-style flavor. Serve it warm for a cozy meal the whole family will enjoy.
Slow Cooked Chicken Rub
Description
This comforting slow-cooker meal transforms simple chicken pieces into a tender, flavorful dish infused with classic herbs like parsley, marjoram, and basil. The chicken simmers gently for hours, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully with carrots, celery, and onions. Just before serving, egg noodles are added to the rich broth, absorbing the savory juices and creating a hearty, satisfying texture. It&# 226;ÂÂs a perfect weeknight dinner that requires minimal effort but delivers big, home-style flavor. Serve it warm for a cozy meal the whole family will enjoy.Ingredients
Directions
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Place the chicken pieces, chopped carrots, chopped onion, and chopped celery into the slow cooker pot.
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In a small bowl, combine salt, dried parsley flakes, dried marjoram, dried basil, poultry seasoning, and pepper.
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Sprinkle the herb and spice mixture evenly over the vegetables and chicken.
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Pour 6 cups of water into the slow cooker and add the bay leaf.
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Cover and cook on the low setting for 8 to 10 hours.
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Remove the chicken pieces and the bay leaf from the slow cooker and set aside on a cutting board.
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Stir the remaining 2 cups of water into the broth in the slow cooker.
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Add the uncooked egg noodles to the broth and stir to submerge them.
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Cover and cook on the high setting for 20 minutes.
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While the noodles cook, remove bones from the chicken meat and cut or shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
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Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the noodles and broth.
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Continue cooking on high for 15 minutes, or until the noodles are tender and heated through.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6 cups
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1273.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 58.3g90%
- Saturated Fat 15.1g76%
- Cholesterol 380.6mg127%
- Sodium 13118.1mg547%
- Total Carbohydrate 54.0g18%
- Dietary Fiber 11.1g45%
- Sugars 5.1g
- Protein 118.7g238%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The noodles may absorb more liquid upon standing, so you can add a splash of water or broth when reheating to achieve your desired consistency.
Feel free to add other root vegetables like potatoes or parsnips at the beginning of the cooking process. You can also substitute chicken thighs for breast meat for a richer flavor.
Check the noodles during the final cooking phase to ensure they do not become mushy. If your slow cooker runs hot, you may need to reduce the final high-heat cooking time slightly.
