Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

Hearty, healthy, and incredibly easy—this slow cooker version of chicken noodle soup is a family favorite!

This no-fuss Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup is packed with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, slurp-worthy noodles, and a rich, savory broth. Just toss everything in your slow cooker and come back to a warm, nourishing meal ready to enjoy.

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6)

• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs – 500g
• Carrots – 200g, sliced
• Celery – 150g, chopped
• Onion – 1 medium (150g), diced
• Garlic – 3 cloves (9g), minced
• Egg noodles – 150g, uncooked
• Chicken broth (low sodium) – 1.5 liters
• Bay leaf – 1
• Dried thyme – 1 tsp
• Dried parsley – 1 tsp
• Salt – 1 tsp, or to taste
• Black pepper – ½ tsp
• Olive oil – 1 tbsp (optional, for sautéing vegetables)
• Lemon juice – 1 tbsp, optional, for brightness
• Fresh parsley – for garnish

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the Ingredients

If you like, you can quickly sauté the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in olive oil for 3–5 minutes for added flavor (optional step).

2. Add Everything to Crockpot

In your crockpot, combine:

• Chicken
• Carrots, celery, onion, and garlic
• Chicken broth
• Bay leaf, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper

3. Cook

Cover and cook on:

• LOW for 6–7 hours or
• HIGH for 3–4 hours

Until chicken is tender and vegetables are soft.

4. Shred the Chicken

Remove the chicken from the crockpot, shred it with two forks, then return it to the soup.

5. Add Noodles

Add egg noodles and continue cooking on HIGH for 15–20 minutes, or until noodles are tender.

6. Finish & Serve

Stir in a splash of lemon juice for brightness (optional). Taste and adjust salt/pepper if needed. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Pair with crusty bread or homemade biscuits
• Add a side of green salad
• Top with grated Parmesan or a swirl of cream for extra richness

🌟 Tips & Variations

• Use rotisserie chicken: Skip raw chicken and add shredded rotisserie chicken in the last hour.
• Make it creamy: Stir in 100ml of cream at the end for a creamy version.
• Low-carb: Swap noodles for zoodles or cauliflower rice added in the last 10 minutes.
• Freeze leftovers: Just leave out the noodles before freezing, and add fresh ones when reheating.

🧬 Nutrition Info (Per serving – approx.)

📝 Final Thoughts

This Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup is everything you want in a homemade classic: warm, comforting, and nourishing. It’s the perfect meal prep option, cold remedy, or simple weeknight dinner. Once you try this slow-cooked version, you might never go back to stovetop again!