Mom’s Chicken Noodle Goodness

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 10 people

Categories: Chicken, Main Dish, Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cups finely chopped celery
  • 2 cups finely chopped carrots
  • 2 small zucchini, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 12 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups bite-size pieces cooked chicken
  • 2 (10 ounce) packages fresh baby spinach
  • salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 8 ounces medium egg noodles, cooked al dente

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over med-high heat.

  2. Add in onion, celery, carrot, zucchini, and thyme; saute until the vegetables are softened, about 7 minutes.

  3. Transfer the contents of the skillet to the insert of a 5- to 7-quart slow cooker.

  4. Stir in the broth, chicken, and spinach.

  5. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or on LOW for 8 hours.

  6. Season with salt and pepper.

  7. Add noodles to the soup, stir, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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