Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup: Easy Homemade Recipe (Print Version)

Make easy homemade Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup. This comforting slow cooker recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal with minimal effort and maximum flavor.

# Recipe Info:

Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 420 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 435 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Dairy-Free

# Ingredients:

→ The Soulful Base

01 - 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth

→ Garden Fresh Aromatics

03 - 2 cups chopped carrots
04 - 1 1/2 cups chopped celery
05 - 1 cup chopped yellow onion
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Herbaceous Comfort & Texture

07 - 6 oz wide egg noodles, uncooked
08 - 1 tsp dried thyme
09 - 1 large bay leaf
10 - 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
11 - 1/2 tsp black pepper, plus more to taste

→ Bright Finishing Flourish

12 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - Place 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts into your crockpot. Pour in 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth. This forms the soulful base for your Easy Homemade Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup, ensuring a rich foundation of flavor.
02 - Add 2 cups chopped carrots, 1 1/2 cups chopped celery, 1 cup chopped yellow onion, and 2 cloves minced garlic to the crockpot. Stir in 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 large bay leaf, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
03 - Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours (or HIGH for 3-4 hours), until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender. This slow cooking process develops deep, comforting flavors for your Easy Homemade Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup.
04 - Carefully remove the cooked chicken breasts from the crockpot and place them on a cutting board. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot, ensuring it's ready for your Easy Homemade Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup.
05 - Stir in 6 oz uncooked wide egg noodles into the soup. Increase the heat to HIGH (if not already there) and continue to cook for another 20-30 minutes, or until the noodles are tender and cooked through.
06 - Remove and discard the bay leaf. Taste the Easy Homemade Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley before serving warm.

# Notes:

01 - Storage Tip: Leftover soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. The noodles may absorb more broth over time, so you might want to add a splash of extra broth when reheating.
02 - Chicken Swap: Feel free to use 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts for an even more tender and flavorful result. The cooking time will remain similar.
03 - Veggie Boost: Don't hesitate to add other vegetables like chopped potatoes, corn, or peas during the last hour of cooking for extra nutrition and texture.
04 - Broth Richness: For a richer soup, you can brown the chicken breasts lightly in a skillet before adding them to the crockpot, or use a high-quality bone broth instead of regular chicken broth.

# Tools You'll Need:

01 - 6-quart slow cooker
02 - cutting board
03 - chef's knife
04 - measuring cups
05 - measuring spoons

# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

Calories: 302 kcal
Total Fat: 5 g
Total Carbohydrate: 22 g
Protein: 40 g

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