[ { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "In a 6 quart crockpot add in whole chicken breasts, carrots, onion, celery, garlic, olive oil, thyme and bay leaf." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Next add in chicken broth, water, and season with salt and pepper to taste. I used 1/2 teaspoon salt & 1/4 teaspoon pepper." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Cover and cook on low heat 6 - 7 hours." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Remove cooked chicken breasts and cut into bite sized pieces. Place chicken back in to the crockpot. Now add in egg noodles and parsley." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Cover and cook just until noodles are tender, 5-10 minutes." } ]