Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is a comfort food recipe that everyone needs in their life. Filled with tender chunks of chicken, vegetables, and rich broth, this easy recipe is the best chicken noodle soup you will ever eat!
That first spoonful of this rich broth-based soup is all you need to begin feeling better again. If you are like us, and most people we know, there is nothing as good as a rich chicken noodle soup when you are under the weather.
It’s true that it has healing powers, and this recipe makes it easier to enjoy since you don’t have to tend this on the stove all day long. Plus, it makes a large batch.
If you want a soup with a bit more heat, check out my version of Chicken Enchilada Verde Soup as an alternative.
Can I Make Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup with Rotisserie Chicken?
This recipe starts with a base of raw chicken that slowly cooks with the rest of the ingredients. If you have rotisserie chicken already on hand, you can definitely use it to create this best chicken noodle soup recipe.
Just add it along with the other ingredients and let it cook the full time to impart more flavor.
Yes! If you decide to cook this overnight, put it into the slow cooker as late in the evening as possible. You can cook this on low for 8 hours and add the pasta for about half an hour before serving as directed.
If you are cooking overnight to cool and refrigerate until your evening meal, you will want to cook the pasta separately on the stovetop and mix into the soup right before serving.
It will be too mushy if added to the Crockpot overnight.
Another great soup to cook overnight is my Healthy Crock Pot Taco Soup recipe. Everyone loves the rich flavors it provides.
Can I Add Potatoes to This Soup?
Yes! While potatoes are not a traditional addition to chicken noodle soup, many families prefer potatoes over pasta in this recipe.
If that is the case for your family, simply wash and peel potatoes along with your carrots and cook along with the rest of the soup for a different twist on a classic.
Can I Make This Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup with Penne?
One of the more popular variations on this chicken soup recipe is to replace the egg noddles with penne. This gives the recipe a bit more texture and bulk. You can definitely use penne or any other pasta you prefer to make this chicken soup recipe.
Tip: Penne, however, may take a bit longer to soften when added into the slow cooker at the end of cooking.
This chicken noodle soup is one of the easiest recipes you’ll ever make!
Step 1
Begin by preparing your chicken breast by trimming off any excess skin or fat.
Next, you will place the chicken breasts into your Crock-Pot and season with salt and pepper on all sides. Top the chicken with onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and remaining spices and herbs.
veggies for chicken noodle soupIngredients in the crock
Step 2
Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients and stir gently to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
broth is added to the crock
Tip: Costo’s Kirkland brand chicken stock is good to have on hand for all recipes that call for broth. It doesn’t have any additives and tastes delicious.
Step 3
Remove the chicken from the Crockpot, and shred. Next, you will remove the bay leaf from the slow cooker, and return your chicken to the slow cooker and stir.
Step 4
Add the egg noodles and stir, then cook for an additional 20-30 minutes.
Step 5
When the pasta is tender, you will add lemon juice (the secret ingredient for the best flavor) and stir then serve with freshly minced or dried parsley and a bit of black pepper and salt to taste.
Tips for Making Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
You can use chicken breast or thigh meat, both taste great and shred well.
For the best flavor, add the lemon juice at the end of cooking.
Definitely add the noodles towards the end of cooking or they will become very mushy.
This chicken soup recipe freezes well, so make a big batch and use it all season long! (just don’t use frozen chicken to cook the soup if freezing the finished recipe)
Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is a comfort food recipe that everyone needs on their menu. Filled with tender chunks of chicken, vegetables, and rich broth, this easy recipe is the best chicken noodle soup you will ever eat!
1 1/2poundsboneless skinless chicken breasts(trimmed of excess fat)
1large yellow onion(diced)
3large carrots(peeled and sliced into coins)
2stalks celery(sliced)
4clovesgarlic(minced)
1teaspoondried thyme
1/2teaspoondried rosemary
1 1/2teaspoonskosher salt(or more to taste)
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
2bay leaves
8 – 9cupsreduced-sodium chicken broth
8ouncesegg noodles(wide or extra wide)
juice from 1 lemon
fresh or dried parsley(minced (for garnish))
Instructions
Place prepared chicken breasts in a 6 quart or larger crockpot and season with a little salt and pepper. Top with onion, carrots, celery, garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt and pepper, and bay leaves (if using).
Pour in chicken broth over ingredients. Gently stir to combine. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
Remove chicken from crock pot to a large mixing bowl. or cutting board and shred with two forks. Discard bay leaf (if using), and return the shredded chicken back to slow cooker.
Add egg noodles and cook an additional 20-30 minutes.
When finished cooking, add lemon juice and stir. Serve garnished with minced fresh or dried parsley and a sprinkle of black pepper. Add more salt if needed.
Notes
You can use chicken breast or thigh meat, both taste great and shred well.
For the best flavor, add the lemon juice at the end of cooking.
Definitely add the noodles towards the end of cooking or they will become very mushy.
This chicken soup recipe freezes well, so make a big batch and use it all season long! (just don’t use frozen chicken to cook the soup if freezing the finished recipe)
Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.★ Did you make this recipe? Don’t forget to give it a star rating below!
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Omg, I need this right now! I believe this soup keeps you full for a long time. Plus, your directions and pictures make the recipe look so easy. I think I know what I’m making this weekend. Lucky me, I have all the ingredients at home. Really in the mood for something like this. My family’s gonna go nuts over a nice dinner on Sunday. Erin, thank you so much for sharing this with us and all of your useful recommendations. You’ve ALREADY answered all of my questions. I will definitely be back for more of the awesome recipes. Keep up the good work!
Ann says
Omg, I need this right now! I believe this soup keeps you full for a long time. Plus, your directions and pictures make the recipe look so easy. I think I know what I’m making this weekend. Lucky me, I have all the ingredients at home. Really in the mood for something like this. My family’s gonna go nuts over a nice dinner on Sunday.
Erin, thank you so much for sharing this with us and all of your useful recommendations. You’ve ALREADY answered all of my questions. I will definitely be back for more of the awesome recipes. Keep up the good work!
Best wishes,
Ann
Erin Henry says
So glad you like the recipe, Ann! It makes a wonderfully hearty soup! Thanks for stopping by!