Description
This slow cooker chicken noodle soup is a game-changer. It requires minimal hands-on time, nourishes your family from the inside out with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and comforting noodles. The aroma fills your home, creating an instant cozy atmosphere, delivering comfort and convenience in every single spoonful.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
8 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
2 large Carrots
2 large Celery stalks
1 medium Yellow onio
3 cloves Garlic
4–6 oz Dried egg noodles
1 tsp Dried thyme
1 tsp Dried oregano
1 Bay leaf
1 tsp Salt
0.5 tsp Black pepper
0.25 cup Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper into your crockpot
- Pour chicken broth over all ingredients
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours. The chicken should be very tender
- Remove the chicken from the crockpot. Shred it using two forks. Discard the bay leaf
- Return shredded chicken to the crockpot
- Add the dried egg noodles to the soup. Cook on HIGH for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until noodles are tender
- Stir in fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed for your perfect Crockpot chicken noodle soup
Notes
Do not add noodles at the beginning. They become mushy. Instead, add them during the last 20 minutes of cooking. This ensures perfect al dente noodles.
Always shred the chicken directly in the crockpot. This helps it absorb more flavor.
Use a good quality chicken broth for the best base.
A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end brightens the entire Crockpot chicken noodle soup. It truly elevates the flavors of this hearty slow cooker chicken noodle soup.
Store leftover Crockpot chicken noodle soup in an airtight container. Refrigerate it for up to 3-4 days. The noodles might absorb more liquid over time.
When reheating, you might need to add a splash of extra chicken broth or water. Gently reheat your Crockpot chicken noodle soup on the stovetop over medium-low heat. Alternatively, microwave individual portions until hot.
It’s best to freeze the Crockpot chicken noodle soup before adding the noodles. Noodles can become mushy when thawed. If freezing with noodles, understand their texture might change.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 140 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
Keywords: chicken, noodle soup, crockpot, slow cooker, comfort food, easy, dinner