Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
This Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup is a comforting, hearty dish perfect for cozy days. Made with tender chicken breasts, fresh vegetables, and egg noodles simmered in a flavorful chicken broth with herbs, it’s an easy, hands-off meal that fills your home with delicious aromas and satisfies with every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Add at the Beginning
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 medium carrots, sliced into rounds or half moons
- 4 stalks celery, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken stock or broth, low sodium preferred
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 1.5 lbs (or chicken thighs)
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme, or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, or 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (chopped)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Add at the End
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Add the Ingredients. In a large slow cooker, add all ingredients except for the fresh parsley, lemon juice, and egg noodles. Season everything with salt and pepper to your taste. This forms the flavorful base of your soup.
- Slow Cook. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. During this time, the chicken will become tender and fully cooked, and the vegetables will soften, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. The exact time may vary based on your slow cooker and the size of chicken pieces.
- Shred Chicken and Add Noodles. Carefully remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker. Use two forks to chop or shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, then add the egg noodles. Stir to ensure the noodles are fully submerged in the broth. Cover and cook on low for another 5-10 minutes until the noodles are tender. Alternatively, cook the noodles separately in boiling water on the stove if preferred.
- Serve and Enjoy. Once the noodles are cooked, stir in the fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley to brighten the flavors. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot for a comforting meal.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, use homemade chicken broth if possible.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts for a richer taste.
- Adjust herbs according to preference or availability.
- Egg noodles can be swapped with gluten-free noodles if needed.
- If you prefer firmer noodles, add them just at the end as instructed or cook separately.
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