Homemade Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup
A comforting chicken noodle soup made effortlessly in a crockpot, featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and hearty egg noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups egg noodles
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- Add the broth and vegetables: Pour in the chicken broth, and add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cook it: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred the chicken: Once done, carefully remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it using two forks.
- Return chicken to crockpot: Add the shredded chicken back into the crockpot.
- Cook the noodles: Stir in the egg noodles and cook for an additional 30 minutes on high, until the noodles are tender.
- Serve and garnish: Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor.
Notes
For best results, add noodles during the last half hour of cooking. Adjust seasoning according to taste before serving.