Warm up from the inside with this comforting and delicious slow cooker chicken noodle soup. Packed with tender chicken, vegetables, and hearty noodles, this homemade soup is perfect for chilly nights or when you're feeling under the weather. The slow cooker does all the work, making it a convenient option for busy days. Serve a big bowl of this soul-warming soup and enjoy the flavors of homemade goodness.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Directions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Add the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic.
- Pour in the chicken broth.
- Sprinkle in the dried thyme, dried rosemary, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours.
- Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Add the egg noodles and continue cooking on low heat for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
- Discard the bay leaves and season the soup with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve the slow cooker chicken noodle soup hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
Interesting Facts
Chicken noodle soup is often referred to as a 'cure-all' remedy for colds and flu, but it's also just a delicious and comforting meal.
Slow cooking allows the flavors to meld together and creates a rich and flavorful broth.
Feel free to customize this soup by adding your favorite vegetables or spices.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for future meals.