Y’all, this slow cooker chicken noodle soup recipe is for the soul for reals. I build up a good chicken-flavored stock, then add in veggies, chicken, and egg noodles right at the end. It’s simply the best slow cooker chicken noodle soup boos. All you gotta do is scoop it up and enjoy!
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How To Make Chicken Noodle Soup in a Slow Cooker
These step-by-step photos show how to make the best crockpot chicken noodle soup, but be sure to check the recipe card below for the full ingredient list and detailed instructions. Skip to the → Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
1. Add everything to the slow cooker
Place the chicken breasts, onions, celery, carrots, garlic, bouillon cubes, and turmeric into the slow cooker.
2. Add the chicken broth and cover
Cook until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
3. Remove chicken from slow cooker shred
Shred it with two forks, then return it to the broth.
4. Stir in the egg noodles and fresh parsley
Cook until the noodles are tender, then serve your easy slow cooker chicken soup hot.
PRO TIP: Use good-quality broth, boos. The better your broth, the better your soup. I usually grab a low-sodium one so I can control the seasoning, but nine times out of ten I use my homemade chicken stock because it adds even more flavor to the whole pot.
Full Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs
- 1 cup onions diced
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 1 ½ cup carrots diced
- 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric optional
- 6 cups chicken broth or chicken stock for even more flavor
- 16 oz dried egg noodles
- fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Add chicken breasts, onions, celery, carrots, garlic, bouillon cubes, and tumeric if using, to slow cooker.
- Pour chicken broth over ingredients and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken from broth. Using two forks, shred the chicken then add back into the broth.
- Next add egg noodles and parsley if using and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes or until noodles are tender then serve.
Notes
How to Store
- Fridge: Let the soup cool completely, then store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. The noodles will keep soaking up broth, so it will thicken a bit over time.
- Freezer: The noodles will be much softer once thawed, so I suggest freezing the soup without the noodles, same as my other chicken noodle soup recipe. Cook the noodles separately and add them fresh when you’re ready to serve. Freeze the soup in airtight containers for up to 3 months and thaw overnight in the fridge.
- Reheating: Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat or in the microwave until warmed through. If it’s thick, add a splash of broth or water, then stir in your freshly cooked noodles and serve.
Nutrition
Recipe Tips
- Use the right size slow cooker. A 6-qt crockpot works best for this recipe. If you’re using a smaller one, cut the recipe in half and keep the cook time the same.
- Test the noodles before serving. Scoop one out with a spoon, rinse it quickly under cold water, and take a bite. You want them tender but still holding their shape.
- If mushy noodles stress you out, cook them separately. Boil them on the stove, then stir them into the soup right before serving. This is a solid move if you plan on leftovers, boos!
- Taste and adjust the salt at the end. Chicken broths and stocks all have different salt levels, so always give it a taste once everything’s done and season if needed.
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Serving Suggestions
- Soup Night Staples: Y’all can’t go wrong with garlic bread, potato rolls, or yeast rolls for dunking.
- Salads: Serve this easy slow cooker chicken soup with a simple cucumber and onion salad, or a Caesar salad on the side.
- Biscuits: Flaky biscuits, buttermilk biscuits, or sour cream biscuits for a full-on comfort meal, boos.
Recipe help
Yep! As long as there’s plenty of liquid, the chicken will cook just fine. For this recipe, the broth fully covers the chicken, which is exactly what you want. To be safe, check that the internal temperature hits 165°F before you pull it out and shred it.
I don’t recommend it, boos. It doesn’t cook fast enough and can sit in the temperature danger zone where bacteria grows. ALWAYS thaw your chicken first before adding it in.
More Soup Recipes
- Chicken and Dumpling Soup
- Italian Wedding Soup
- Cajun Clam Chowder
- Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
- Chicken and Dumplings
- White Lasagna Soup
- Sweet Potato Soup
This post was originally published in April 2018. It has been updated with new images and content.
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This is such a delicious and easy chicken noodle soup recipe. Making it in the slow cooker is such a fab idea!
Thanks so much!
The best chicken noodle soup ever! It is exactly what I make at least once a month. YUM!
Thanks so much, Mahy!
This was such a comforting and delicious soup! And I loved how easy it was to make thanks to the slow cooker!
I got rid of my slow cooker with the move to the US, but it’s recipes like this that is convincing me to buy one again. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe 🙂
This recipe is just what the dr ordered when you are a little under the weather! So easy and so delicious – don’t wait for an illness to enjoy it!
I like how this recipe has turmeric included for the added health benefits! So easy to make in the crockpot too. Thanks for sharing!
A one pot meal by itself. Burst of chicken flavor, healthy veggies and yummy noodles. LOve this Bowl for Dinner any day.
Less noodles, more broth. Everything else. Is very tasteful!
Love the recipe! Great taste and so comforting on this rainy stormy day. I had never used tumeric and am so glad I have discovered it! Thanks for sharing so many wonderful recipes! God bless you and yours.
I love this recipe. I’m actually going to try making it in my InstaPot today. Wish me luck. It should only take about 30 mins which cuts down on the time but definitely not the flavor. Thanks so much for sharing such great recipes. I have so so many I plan to try soon!
Fantastic!!!!