Better Than Mom S Chicken And Noodles Recipe

Ingredients for Better Than Mom S Chicken And Noodles

• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped parsnips
• Frozen Pearl Onions
• 2 stalks celery (chopped)
• Chicken Legs
• Garlic Cloves
• Dried Thyme
• Dried Sage
• 1 tsp salt
• Ground Black Pepper
• Chicken Broth
• Dry Sherry
• Egg Noodles
• Frozen Peas
• fresh sage leaves (for garnish)

How to Make Better Than Mom S Chicken And Noodles

1. In a 5-6 quart slow cooker, combine 1 cup chopped carrots, 1 cup chopped parsnips, 1 medium onion (chopped), and 2 stalks celery (chopped).
2. Add 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 4 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried sage, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
3. Pour 4 cups chicken broth and 1/4 cup dry sherry over the chicken mixture in the cooker.
4. Cover the slow cooker.
5. Cook on low for 7 hours or on high for 3 hours.
6. Stir in 1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles.
7. Increase the slow cooker setting to high.
8. Cover and cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours more, or until the noodles are tender.
9. Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board.
10. Using two forks, coarsely shred the chicken and discard the bones.
11. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
12. Turn off the slow cooker.
13. Stir in 1 cup frozen peas.
14. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
15. Garnish with fresh sage leaves before serving.