Slow cooker chicken noodle soup with egg noodles

Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup is the ultimate comfort recipe. Hearty, comforting, and perfect for cold weather. Let your crockpot do the work. Just add all the ingredients and let it cook all day. 

Ingredients You’ll Need to make Chicken Noodle Soup in your Crock Pot:

• Yellow or White Onion
• Carrots
• Celery
• Garlic
• Boneless, Skinless, Chicken Breasts
• Chicken Stock or Broth
• Spices: Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Thyme, Dried Rosemary, Salt and Pepper
• Egg Noodles
• Lemon Juice
• Fresh Parsley

Can this be made in the Instant Pot?

Absolutely! In fact, I have a whole post detailing how to make Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup. Find the recipe here.

Check out this quick video!

What size of crock pot should be used?

This recipe perfectly fits in a large, 7-8qt crockpot. If yours is smaller, just adjust the amounts accordingly. The cook time should remain similar.

What can I add for extra flavor?

There are several things that gives this recipe its flavor.

• The classic is the mirepoix (celery, carrot, and onion).
• I also include garlic and dried spices (thyme, rosemary, bay leaves) – you could always increase the amounts to your taste.
• My favorite flavor addition is the lemon juice and finely chopped parsley at the end. They add so much freshness!

Is this chicken noodle soup freezer friendly?

Yes! Although I recommend freezing without the noodles as they will become mushy.

Follow the recipe instructions, don’t add the noodles, allow to fully cool and store in freezer bags in the freezer for 3-4 months.

Then when ready to eat, thaw, reheat, and cook up some noodles separately to add to the soup.

Can I make this in advance?

Absolutely! But I prefer to not add the noodles and cook them fresh. Or slightly, undercook the noodles in the crockpot as they will become softer as they sit in the leftover soup.

Can I use a different pasta instead of egg noodles?

Yes! Egg Noodles are the classic choice for this soup, but you can use a different pasta of your choice. The cook time may differ, so adjust accordingly.

Some other Slow Cooker Soups

• Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup – another easy dump and cook crock pot recipe!
• Crock Pot Chicken Wild Rice Soup
• Crock Pot Chicken Tortellini Soup – just like chicken noodle soup but with cheese tortellini!

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Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup is the ultimate comfort recipe. Hearty, comforting, and perfect for cold weather. Let your crockpot do the work. Just add all the ingredients and let it cook all day. 

• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 medium carrots, sliced into rounds or half moons
• 4 stalks celery, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cups chicken stock or broth
• 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 1.5lbs
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 8 ounces egg noodles
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
• salt and pepper, to taste

1. Add the Ingredients. In a large slow cooker, add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, chicken stock, chicken breasts, bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
2. Shred Chicken and Add Noodles. Remove the chicken breasts and chop or shred with two forks. Add back into slow cooker. Add in egg noodles and stir together. Making sure the noodles are submerged in the liquid. Recover the slow cooker and cook for another 5-10 minutes on low until the noodles are just tender.
3. Serve and Enjoy. When the egg noodles are cooked, stir in the lemon juice and fresh parsley. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Egg Noodles will continue to cook in the hot soup. If you prefer noodles that are not as soft, you can also cook them separately on the stove (following package directions) and ladle into individual bowls of soup.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 7 hours
• Category: Main Dish, Slow Cooker, Soup
• Method: Slow Cooker
• Cuisine: American

Keywords: Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup, Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup, Easy Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup