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A comforting bowl of crockpot chicken noodle soup, steaming and ready to eat.

Classic Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

Warm up with this comforting Classic Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and a flavorful broth, all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup carrots
  • 1 cup celery
  • 1 cup yellow onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 4 cups egg noodles
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
  • 1 tbsp olive oil optional, for searing chicken/sautéing aromatics

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • cutting board
  • forks

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Dice carrots, celery, and onion, then mince the garlic.
  2. Place chicken in the slow cooker bottom, then add diced carrots, celery, onion, and minced garlic over the chicken.
  3. Pour in chicken broth, then add dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
  4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is easily shredded.
  5. Remove cooked chicken to a cutting board, shred with two forks, and discard the bay leaf.
  6. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and add egg noodles.
  7. Increase heat to high and cook for 20-30 minutes until noodles are tender, stirring occasionally.
  8. Taste and adjust seasonings, then add fresh parsley just before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can sear the chicken in olive oil before adding it to the crockpot. If you prefer a thicker soup, you can remove about 1/2 cup of the broth at the end and mix it with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, then stir it back into the soup and cook for a few more minutes until thickened.