Slow cooker chicken noodle soup with potatoes

Made right in the crockpot! So hearty, comforting and soothing. Perfect during the cold weather or fighting off a cold!

It’s finally starting to feel like Fall here as I wore my very first scarf of the season.

It was, of course, 67 degrees F out. For us, that’s cold. That’s sweater weather. And chicken noodle soup weather.

My favorite bit about this though? The broken spaghetti noodles.

Now you can really use any kind of pasta to your liking but for me, traditional chicken noodle soup must have spaghetti.

I don’t know what it is but spaghetti just makes it that much better.

Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

Yield: 10 servings

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 8 hours 30 minutes

Total: 8 hours 45 minutes

Made right in the crockpot! So hearty, comforting and soothing. Perfect during the cold weather or fighting off a cold!

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Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 8 cups chicken stock
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 carrots, peeled and diced
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
• 2 bay leaves
• 8 ounces spaghetti, broken into thirds
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

• Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Place chicken into a 6-qt slow cooker.

• Stir in chicken stock, garlic, onion, carrots, celery, thyme, rosemary and bay leaves; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours.

• Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred, using two forks.

• Stir in pasta and chicken into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat for an additional 30-40 minutes, or until pasta is tender.

  This Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup is hearty and comforting, yet incredibly easy to make!  No need for a can of soup, homemade is the best!

  Is there anything more comforting than a big bowl of hearty soup?  There’s something so natural about it, and it brings you right back to childhood.

  If the only chicken noodle soup you’ve ever had is a can of good ol’ Campbells, then simply put… you NEED to try a homemade version!  The flavor is so rich, so complex, and it’s incredibly easy to make at home.

  

  Normally I think of chicken noodle soup as “sick food”… something you eat when you’re under the weather.  And don’t get me wrong, this easy crockpot chicken noodle soup recipe is FABULOUS for that, but it’s also fantastic on a night when you’re looking for some comfort food.  Paired with a green salad, it’s a great light meal as well!

  I love cooking soups in the slow cooker because it adds great flavor plus I love coming home to dinner ready to go.  If you’re in a rush, I make an amazing stove top Chicken Noodle Soup in about 20 minutes too!

  

  IS CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP REALLY GOOD FOR YOU?

  It depends on the ingredients you use to make the soup, and when you use quality ingredients, yes!  Plus the soups steam warms you and eases any congestion, and the warm brothy soup helps ease a sore throat.  There’s a reason it’s the universal soup for when you’re under the weather!

  I also like to buy reduced sodium chicken broth, so I can control the amount of salt in the dish.

  If you’re wondering what are the best noodles for chicken noodle soup, I prefer to use wide egg noodles. They tend to keep their shape and texture in soup compared to other types of noodles.

  Some people make crockpot chicken noodle soup with rotisserie chicken, but this slow cooker chicken noodle soup makes it so easy to use fresh chicken. After a long, hard day, a big bowl of this soup is the cure!

  

  WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CHICKEN BROTH AND CHICKEN STOCK?

  Is there a difference between broth and stock? Yes, there is! Traditionally, chicken broth is made from simmering meat, whereas chicken stock is made from simmering bones.  Chicken stock has a richer flavor, due to the gelatin released from the bones as they cook, and broth is much lighter, in color and mouth feel.  Since crockpot chicken and noodle soup is traditionally a brothy soup, with a relatively “clear” broth, I always use chicken broth instead of stock, but you can use whatever you prefer or have on hand.

  CROCKPOT SOUP RECIPES AND IDEAS TO ENJOY

  • Crock Pot Ham and Bean Soup
  • CrockPot Lasagna Soup
  • Crock Pot Cabbage Roll Soup
  • Slow Cooker Cajun Bean Turkey Soup Recipe

  WHAT HERBS ARE USED IN CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP?

  In this, the best crockpot chicken noodle soup, I’ve used dried rosemary and thyme, with some fresh minced parsley as a garnish.  Some dried tarragon, or using fresh herbs would be great additions and substitutions as well.  While not exactly herbs, we’ve also used the classic “mirepoix” or “holy trinity” of diced onions, carrots and celery.  These vegetables are used very frequently to start off just about any soup by adding amazing flavor and aromas.

  Looking for more fantastic soup recipes?  Try my Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana, and hearty Slow Cooker Minestrone!

  

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  Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

  This crockpot chicken noodle soup is hearty and comforting, yet incredibly easy to make!

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  Prep Time 10 minutes

  Cook Time 6 hours 10 minutes

  Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes

  Servings 6 servings

  Author Amanda Batcher

  Equipment

  6 qt Slow Cooker

  Ingredients  1x2x3x

  • ▢1 - 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of excess fat
  • ▢1 large yellow onion, diced
  • ▢3 large carrots, peeled and sliced into coins
  • ▢2 stalks celery, sliced
  • ▢3 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ▢½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ▢½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ▢½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ▢¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ▢1 bay leaf (optional)
  • ▢2 teaspoons chicken base (I use Better Than Bouillon brand) (optional but encouraged)
  • ▢8 - 9 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
  • ▢8 ounces egg noodles (wide or extra wide)
  • ▢fresh parsley, minced (for garnish)

  Instructions 

  • To the bottom of a 6 quart or larger slow cooker, add trimmed chicken breasts. Top with onion, carrots, celery, garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt and pepper, and bay leaf (if using).

  • Dollop chicken base over the top, then pour in chicken broth. Gently stir to combine. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
    

  • Remove chicken from slow cooker to a large mixing bowl. Shred chicken. Discard bay leaf (if using), and return shredded chicken back to slow cooker.
    

  • Cook egg noodles al dente according to package directions.

  • Add egg noodles to soup and cook on LOW for 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend.

  • Serve garnished with minced fresh parsley and a sprinkle of black pepper.
    

  Notes

  While this recipe originally had the noodles cook in the slow cooker, some brands did not work well. We strongly suggest cooking the pasta separately. Option to Cook Egg Noodles in Slow Cooker: Add raw egg noodles before serving, stir, then cover and cook on LOW for 10-15 minutes, until pasta is tender. 

  4.84 from 168 votes

  Nutrition Information

  Calories: 258 | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 332mg | Potassium: 558mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 6120IU | Vitamin C: 5.3mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1.3mg

  Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

  Course Main Course

  Cuisine American

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  What can you add to chicken soup for more flavor?

  The best spices to use in chicken soup are paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Chicken's salty flavor goes well with herbs like bay leaf, thyme, parsley, and coriander. You can also use marjoram, oregano, or rosemary.

  Do you need to put liquid in the slow cooker when cooking chicken?

  There is no need to add water to a whole chicken recipe in the slow cooker. Adding butter or lemon juice is better for infusing flavor. Unless you want poached chicken, do not add water. Adding water can make your whole chicken taste bland.

  Is it OK to put raw chicken in slow cooker?

  Can you put raw chicken in a crockpot? Yes, that is exactly how you start. Cover the bottom of your slow cooker with raw chicken.

  Can I use water instead of chicken broth for potato soup?

  If your recipe calls for a small amount of broth for deglazing a pan or thinning out a soup, stew or sauce, try water instead. You may want to add a few more seasonings like salt, pepper, or dried herbs to get the full flavor the chicken broth would provide.