Better Than Mom's Chicken And Noodles

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Better homes and gardens

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Steps

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In a 5-6 quart slow cooker , combine carrots , parsnips , onions , and celery.

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Add chicken , garlic , thyme , sage , salt , and pepper.

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Pour broth and sherry over chicken mixture in cooker.

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Cover.

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Cook on low for 7 hours or on high for 3 hours.

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Stir in noodles.

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Increase setting to high.

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Cover and cook for 1 to 1 1 / 2 hours more until noodles are tender.

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Transfer chicken to a cutting board.

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Using two forks , coarsely shred chicken.

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Discard bones.

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Return chicken to slow cooker.

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Turn off cooker.

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Stir in peas.

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Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.

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Garnish with fresh sage leaves.

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Ingredients

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carrots, parsnips, frozen pearl onions, celery, chicken legs, garlic cloves, dried thyme, dried sage, salt, ground black pepper, chicken broth, dry sherry, egg noodles, frozen peas, fresh sage leaves