Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup Made Easy

Abby Marlow

This slow cooker chicken noodle soup is the ultimate cozy meal—simple, hearty, and perfect for busy days. Packed with flavor and easy for beginners, it’s a classic you’ll make on repeat.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 15

Course Main Course, Soup

Cuisine American

Servings 6 servings

Calories 285 kcal

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
2 carrots peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks sliced
1 small onion diced
3 garlic cloves minced
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried thyme
2 bay leaves
2 cups egg noodles
1 tbsp olive oil optional, for sautéing
Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Juice of ½ lemon optional

Instructions

Add carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.
Place chicken over the veggies and season with salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaves.
Pour in the chicken broth until ingredients are just covered.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
Remove the chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the pot.
Stir in egg noodles and cook on HIGH for another 15–20 minutes, or until noodles are tender.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Add lemon juice for brightness if desired.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

For richer flavor, sauté onions and garlic before adding to the slow cooker. To make it creamy, stir in ¼ cup heavy cream at the end. This slow cooker chicken noodle soup is easy to adapt!

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