SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN AND RAMEN NOODLE SOUP

Slow-Cooker Chicken and Ramen Noodle Soup image

Turn ramen noodle soup mix into an easy complete meal with chicken and vegetables, and sliced water chestnuts adding an Asian crunch.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 8h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/4 lb. (about 6) boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 (16-oz.) pkg. fresh baby carrots, cut in half lengthwise
1 medium stalk celery, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 (8-oz.) can sliced bamboo shoots, drained
1 (8-oz.) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 (3-oz.) pkg. oriental-flavor ramen noodle soup mix
1 (32-oz.) container chicken broth
1 cup frozen sugar snap peas, thawed
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

In 3 1/2 or 4-quart slow cooker, layer chicken thighs, carrots, celery, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts and contents of seasoning packet from soup mix. Pour broth over top.
Cover; cook on Low setting for 7 to 8 hours.
About 10 minutes before serving, remove chicken from slow cooker; place on large plate. Shred chicken with 2 forks; return to slow cooker and mix well. Coarsely break noodles from soup mix into soup. Stir in thawed sugar snap peas. Cover; cook an additional 10 minutes or until noodles are tender.
Just before serving, stir in onions. If desired, add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 1000 mg, Sugar 3 g