Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles – A Comforting Delight

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 8 cups chicken stock
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 carrots, peeled and diced
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 2 bay leaves
• 8 ounces spaghetti, broken into thirds
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper, placing it into a 6-qt slow cooker.
2. Stir in chicken stock, garlic, onion, carrots, celery, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves; season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours.
3. Remove chicken and shred using two forks.
4. Stir pasta and shredded chicken into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat for an additional 30-40 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
5. Stir in lemon juice and parsley.
6. Serve immediately for a delightful and comforting meal.