Save 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.
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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
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.
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Nutritional Information
Calories 265, Total Fat 3 g, Carbohydrates 27 g, Protein 33 g per serving
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (pasta). May contain Celery. Always double-check broth and pasta ingredient labels for potential allergens.
Required Tools
Slow cooker (crockpot), Chefs knife, Cutting board, Measuring cups and spoons, Medium saucepan, Ladle
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Recipe FAQs
- → Can I use other pasta types instead of fusilli?
Yes, fusilli can be swapped with egg noodles, ditalini, or other small pasta shapes to suit your preference.
- → How do I enhance the flavor before slow cooking?
Sautéing the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic in olive oil before adding them will deepen the soup's flavor.
- → Is it possible to make this gluten-free?
Using gluten-free pasta and checking that the broth is gluten-free will adapt this dish for gluten-sensitive diets.
- → What is the best way to shred the chicken?
After cooking, remove the chicken breasts and shred them gently using two forks for tender, bite-sized pieces.
- → Can I add fresh herbs at the end?
Adding chopped parsley as a garnish right before serving adds fresh color and a herbal note.
- → How long should I cook the chicken on low?
Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours to ensure tender, fully cooked chicken infused with the broth’s flavors.