Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

It’s soup season here in our house. My chicken noodle soup is comforting, nourishing, and perfect for a cold winter day. This recipe is an easy homemade soup made in the crockpot. There is just something about homemade soup that warms the heart. Am I right?!

I originally made this soup recipe in my Instant Pot but knew I needed to adapt it for the slow cooker. I love a good slow cooker recipe, especially for busy nights. Not to mention the aroma that fills your house when making a hearty homemade soup.

Homemade chicken noodle soup is a classic comfort food, particularly in the colder months.

Chicken Noodle Soup Ingredients

• Chicken: For this recipe, I use boneless, skinless chicken breast.
• Vegetables: Carrots, Celery, and Onion are all you need.
• Chicken Broth: You can use chicken broth, low sodium chicken broth, or Better Than Bouillon chicken base.
• Noodles: For this soup, I like using Homestyle Noodles wide or extra wide. However, any noodle will work.
• Seasoning: Just three ingredients are included in this recipe: dried Thyme, salt, and pepper. That’s it. Makes the recipe super easy.

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How to Make Chicken Noodle Soup in the Crockpot

1. Add boneless, skinless chicken breasts, vegetables, dried thyme, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
2. Next, add chicken broth or use Better Than Bouillon chicken base to make the broth.
3. Cook on Low for 4-6 hours or High for 2-3 hours.
4. Once the chicken is fully cooked reaching 165°F. Remove the chicken breast from the slow cooker. Place it in a bowl, and use two forks to shred the meat. Then, add it back to the crockpot.
5. The last step is to add the homestyle noodles and mix well. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until the noodles are al dente. Keep a close eye on them so you don’t overcook them. You can also make your noodles on the stovetop and add them to the crockpot.

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Why You’ll Love This Easy Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Effortless Prep

• Toss ingredients into your Crockpot and let it do the work. Minimal prep and cleanup make it perfect for busy days.

Comfort in a Bowl

• This soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, hearty noodles, and flavorful broth.

Makes Great Leftovers

Make a big batch, and enjoy leftovers throughout the week or freeze portions for future meals.

Recipe Tips

• Use Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base mixed with water in place of chicken broth. I almost always use this and the flavor is rich and delicious. Again, I have made this both ways and am happy with either one.
• Homestyle Noodles wide egg noodles are my go-to for this recipe. It’s the perfect size and these noodles absorb the flavor.
• Cook noodles separately on the stovetop and add to soup before serving. This just ensures the noodles don’t get overdone. I have made this soup both ways and they have always turned out great.
• Store: If you have any leftover chicken noodle soup keep it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container. 
• Reheat: To warm your leftover soup, add it to a saucepan or in a microwave bowl. Since the noodles soak up the broth, you will most likely have to add more broth to the soup. 

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