Description
This Crock-Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is an easy, comforting recipe featuring tender chicken breasts, fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and wide egg noodles all slow-cooked to perfection in a flavorful broth. Ideal for a cozy meal, this soup combines wholesome ingredients and simple preparation to deliver classic homemade goodness.
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 4 (6- to 8-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced into coins
- 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
- 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 1 rosemary sprig
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Broth and Noodles
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz wide egg noodles
Garnish
- Finely chopped fresh parsley, for serving
Instructions
- Combine base ingredients: In a slow cooker, add the chicken breasts, chopped onion, carrot slices, sliced celery, chopped garlic, thyme sprigs, rosemary sprig, bay leaf, and unsalted butter. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Cook initial mixture: Cover and cook on High for 2 hours to allow the flavors and chicken to cook through.
- Add broth and continue cooking: Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth, cover again, and cook on High for about 30 more minutes to meld flavors.
- Shred chicken: Remove the chicken breasts to a plate and let cool slightly. Shred the chicken using two forks. Discard the thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf from the slow cooker.
- Add chicken and noodles: Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker, add the wide egg noodles, cover, and cook on High for approximately 20 minutes until the noodles are al dente.
- Serve with garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with finely chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for easier shredding and lean protein.
- For a richer flavor, you can substitute low-sodium chicken broth with homemade broth if available.
- If preferred, wide egg noodles can be replaced with other noodle types, but cooking time may vary.
- Make sure to remove all herb stems and bay leaf before serving for best texture.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste since broth and butter can add to seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 438 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1329 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 144 mg
