Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is a healthy, 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!

Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup in a bowl in front of slow cooker

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.

Is this soup healthy? It depends on the ingredients you use to make the soup, and when you use quality ingredients, yes, it is! It indeed has a healing power to reduce congestion and ease sore throats.

Plus, this slow-cooker chicken soup recipe makes it easier to enjoy since you don’t have to tend this on the stove all day long. Additionally, it makes a large batch, so you have plenty.

If you want a soup with a bit more heat, check out our version of Chicken Enchilada Verde Soup as an alternative.

You’ll also want to try this classic recipe for Crock Pot Chicken and Potatoes or any of these Healthy Crockpot Recipes! If you want a fast-cooking chicken soup, try this 30-minute Homemade Chicken Soup Recipe.

Can I Make Slow Cooker 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 cook the total time to impart more flavor.

For another faster soup recipe, you might try this Instant Pot Tortellini Soup with Sausage recipe.

Can I Cook This Soup Overnight?

Yes! If you decide to cook this chicken soup in the crockpot 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.

TIP: 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 it 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 and your carrots and cook with the rest of the soup for a different twist on a classic.

Can I Make This Soup with Penne?

One of the more popular variations on this chicken soup recipe is to replace the egg noodles with penne.

This substitution 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 to the slow cooker at the end of cooking.

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How to Make Chicken Noodle Soup in the Crock Pot

This chicken noodle soup is one of the easiest soup recipes you’ll ever make!

Step 1 – Place Ingredients in Crockpot

First, 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.

Chopped onions, carrots and celery — veggies for slow cooker chicken noodle soup

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! — Ingredients in the crock

Step 2 – Add Broth and Cook

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.

Ingredient for crockpot chicken noodle in the crock — the 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 – Shred Chicken

Remove the chicken from the Crockpot and shred it. Next, you will remove the bay leaf from the slow cooker and return your chicken to the slow cooker and stir.

Step 4 – Add Noodles

Add the egg noodles and stir, then cook for an additional 20-30 minutes.

Step 5 – Add Lemon

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.

Helpful Tips & Tricks

You can use chicken breast or chicken thigh meat; both taste great and shred well.
For healthier soup, use low-sodium chicken broth (or stock).
We like to use wide egg noodles in our crockpot chicken noodle soup because they tend to keep their shape.
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 recipe is made for a 6-quart slow cooker.

Can You Freeze This Soup?

This crockpot chicken soup recipe freezes well, so make a big batch and use it all season long! (don’t use frozen chicken for cooking the soup if freezing the finished recipe)
Store in an airtight container, labeled with the contents and date, in the freezer for up to 3 months.
To defrost, take it out of the freezer and place it in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat on the stove-top over medium-high heat or in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.

If pressed for time, try this 30-minute Chicken Noodle Soup made from a rotisserie chicken. It’s excellent!

More Crockpot Soup Recipes

Crockpot Taco Soup
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup
Crockpot Vegetable Soup
Family-Friendly Crockpot Soups and Stews

FAQs

Is it better to cook noodles before adding them to soup?

For this recipe, you do not need to cook the noodles beforehand. They will cook in the broth for the last 20-30 minutes they are in the crockpot.

Can you put raw chicken into a slow cooker?

It is totally safe to put raw chicken in the slow cooker. However, if you want to brown it before adding it to the crock, it will help lock in moisture, but it’s unnecessary in this recipe.

Is it safe to slow cook chicken?

Although it might seem dangerous to cook chicken at a low temperature, slow cooking is, in fact safe, according to the USDA. Food stays at a safe temperature (170-280 degrees) when it’s covered in the crockpot.

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Easy Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup