recipe for chicken noodle soup in slow cooker


Prep Time: 15 minutes  
Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low  
Servings: 6-8


Ingredients:

  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 medium carrots, sliced
  • 3 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups uncooked egg noodles
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)


Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients

  • Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • Slice the carrots and celery into rounds.
  • Dice the onion and mince the garlic.


2. Layer Ingredients in Slow Cooker

  • Place the diced chicken, sliced carrots, sliced celery, diced onion, and minced garlic in the slow cooker.
  • Add bay leaves, dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and pepper.


3. Pour in Chicken Broth

Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients in the slow cooker, ensuring they are fully submerged.


4. Cook on Low Heat

Set the slow cooker to low heat and cook for 6-8 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.


5. Add Noodles

  • About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the uncooked egg noodles. 
  • Cover and continue cooking until the noodles are tender but not mushy.


6. Adjust Seasoning

Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.


7. Serve

  • Once the noodles are cooked, remove the bay leaves from the soup.
  • Ladle the chicken noodle soup into bowls.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

   

8. Enjoy

Serve the slow cooker chicken noodle soup hot and  enjoy the comforting flavors!


Tips

  • Feel free to customize the soup with your favorite herbs and spices, such as rosemary or oregano.
  • For added depth of flavor, you can sauté the onions and garlic before adding them to the slow cooker.
  • If you prefer a thicker broth, you can mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with cold water and stir it into the soup during the last hour of cooking.
  • Leftover chicken noodle soup can be stored in an airtght container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage. Just be sure to let it cool completely before transferring it to the refrigerator or freezer.