Description
Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is a warm, comforting dish made with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and egg noodles, slow-cooked to create a rich and flavorful broth. Perfect for cozy nights and family gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and delivers nostalgic, wholesome comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup celery, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cups egg noodles
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream or a can of cream of chicken soup (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the Crock Pot.
- Add sliced carrots, celery, and chopped onion over the chicken.
- Pour in chicken broth and sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Remove chicken and shred using two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the Crock Pot and add egg noodles; stir gently.
- Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes until noodles are tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Optional: sauté onions and vegetables before adding to enhance flavor.
- Use chicken thighs or rotisserie chicken as substitutes.
- Vegetable broth can replace chicken broth for vegetarian option.
- Omit cream or cream soup for a lighter version.
- Freeze chicken and broth without noodles to avoid mushy texture; add fresh noodles when reheating.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers and refrigerate up to 4 days.
- Reheat gently on stove adding broth or water if soup is too thick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup, slow cooker chicken soup, easy chicken noodle soup, comfort food soup, homemade chicken noodle soup