Description
This Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup is a comforting and easy-to-make slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken breasts, hearty vegetables, fragrant herbs, and classic egg noodles simmered to perfection. Ideal for cozy meals, it requires minimal prep and delivers rich, homemade flavors with the convenience of slow cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 cups chicken broth (homemade or store-bought)
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups egg noodles
Optional Garnishes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in crockpot: Place the chicken breasts, chicken broth, sliced carrots, sliced celery, diced onion, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried parsley, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper into the crockpot. This forms the flavorful base of your soup.
- Cook the soup: Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through, allowing all flavors to meld beautifully.
- Shred the chicken: Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the crockpot, shred them finely using two forks, then return the shredded chicken back into the soup to mix with the broth and vegetables.
- Add and cook noodles: Stir in the egg noodles, then cook the soup on HIGH for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until the noodles are soft and tender, ensuring they absorb the delicious broth.
- Finish with garnishes and serve: Stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice if desired for brightness and freshness. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm, perfect for a comforting meal.
Notes
- You can use homemade chicken broth for deeper flavor or store-bought broth for convenience.
- Feel free to substitute egg noodles for any type of pasta you prefer or have on hand.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Adding lemon juice at the end brightens the soup but is optional based on your preference.
- If you want thicker noodles, you can reduce the cooking time slightly when adding them.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3-4 days and can be frozen for up to 2 months.
