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This slow cooker chicken noodle soup is everything you want on a cold day: warm, hearty, and incredibly easy to make. You just toss everything into your crockpot and let it do the work. It’s great for busy days, family dinners, or meal prep.
No fancy ingredients or complicated steps. Just real food and real comfort.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 hours
Total Time: 7 hours
Makes: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
Add at the Beginning
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 4 celery stalks, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken stock or broth
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs) or chicken thighs
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Add at the End
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Add to the slow cooker
Place everything except the noodles, lemon juice, and parsley into your slow cooker. Stir and season with salt and pepper.
2. Cook
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. The chicken should be fully cooked and the vegetables tender.
3. Shred and add noodles
Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot. Stir in the egg noodles, making sure they’re covered in the broth. Cook for another 5 to 10 minutes on low until the noodles are tender.
4. Finish and serve
Stir in the lemon juice and parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.
Slow Cooker I Use
Hamilton Beach Portable 6 Quart Set Forget Digital Programmable Slow Cooker with Lid Lock, Temperature Probe, Dishwasher Safe Crock & Lid, Black Stainles
Tips
If you want firmer noodles, cook them separately and add them just before serving.
If you’re using cooked chicken, add it during the last hour to warm through.
For deeper flavor, brown the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker or use fresh herbs.
Storing Leftovers
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. The noodles will soften as they sit. To keep them firm, cook and store them separately from the soup.
Nutrition Info
One serving has about 276 calories, 34.7 grams of protein, 21.6 grams of carbohydrates, 5.9 grams of fat, 2.9 grams of fiber, and 4 grams of sugar. These numbers are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients used.
