Ingredients 3 1/2 pound broiler-fryer chicken, cut up, skinned 2 each carrot, peeled, chopped 1/2 cup onion, chopped 2 each celery stalk, chopped 2 1/2 teaspoon salt (or less) 2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 each bay leaf 2 qt water 2 1/2 cup medium egg noodles, uncooked
Directions: Place first 4 ingredients in 3 1/2 quart slow cooker in order listed. Combine salt and next 6 ingredients; sprinkle over vegetables. Add 6 cups water; cover and cook on low setting 8 to 10 hours. Remove chicken and bay leaf; add remaining 2 cups water. Stir in noodles and cook, covered, on high setting 20 minutes. Meanwhile remove bones from chicken and cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Add to slow cooker, stir to mix. Cook 15 minutes on high setting, covered or until noodles are tender.