Now that you have all your ingredients, let’s dive into the step-by-step instructions to create this incredible Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup:

1. Prepare the Chicken: Place the boneless chicken breasts at the bottom of the Crock Pot.
2. Add Vegetables: Layer the sliced carrots, chopped celery, and diced onion over the chicken.
3. Flavor It Up: Add minced garlic, dried thyme, dried parsley, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Pour the Broth: Slowly pour in the chicken broth, ensuring all ingredients are submerged.
5. Cook: Cover the Crock Pot and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours.
6. Shred the Chicken: Once cooking time is complete, remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them with two forks.
7. Return Chicken: Return the shredded chicken to the Crock Pot and stir everything together.
8. Add the Noodles: Add the egg noodles and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
9. Add Lemon Juice: Stir in lemon juice for a bright flavor boost (optional).
10. Garnish and Serve: Remove the bay leaf, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.

These simple steps will transform ordinary ingredients into an incredible soup that will impress everyone at your table!