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Easy Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

This crockpot chicken noodle soup recipe is an incredible meal to make for busy weeknights or whenever you crave something warm and inviting on a cold winter day.

Making this slow cooker chicken noodle soup is really easy. Just watch how simple it is to make in this video:

https://youtu.be/VgFHbHZDc4I

Soup is one of our favorite dinners to enjoy as a family. There’s just something about a big bowl of soup that’s so comforting and calming after a long day.

I love making this Enchilada Soup or a big pot of Paleo Chili, but sometimes I like going back to a classic – chicken noodle soup! My favorite method to cook it is in the crockpot, let me show you how.

Healthy Chicken Noodle Soup

Whenever my kids are feeling sick (or not), this chicken noodle soup is always a hit. There is just something about a warm bowl of chicken, vegetables, and pasta in a flavorful broth that makes you instantly feel just a little better. 

Another great thing about this recipe is that you can add as many veggies as you like to bulk it up and give it an extra boost of nutrition. The flavors you get in this soup are so much better than canned soup, and your kids are sure to notice and appreciate the difference.

Image: a thermos full of slow cooker chicken noodle soup.

Chicken Noodle Soup Ingredients

This is the kind of meal you can make with basic pantry staples, leftover carrots, onions, and celery from the week, and that single pack of chicken breast in the freezer. Here’s everything you’ll need: 

  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • Carrots
  • Yellow onion, diced
  • Celery, chopped
  • Garlic, minced or 1 ½ teaspoons dried
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Dried thyme
  • Dried parsley
  • Bay leaf
  • Chicken stock/broth
  • Water
  • Pasta- wide egg noodles, spaghetti, or fusilli

It’s easy and delicious recipes, like this one, that helps parents pull off mealtimes without a glitch. You’ll find them inside the MOMables Classic Meal Plan along with a done-for-you shopping list and step-by-step meal prep sheet. Everything you need to make dinner a breeze! Download a sample meal plan here.

Chicken Noodle Soup Broth

Storebought broths and stocks will always be the quickest and most convenient option for countless recipes, which is why I recommend keeping it in your pantry at all times.

However, when you have the time, there is nothing like the flavor of homemade chicken broth for soups, stews, and rice dishes. I have a great recipe so you can make your broth with simple ingredients and store it for future use.

How to Make Chicken Noodle Soup in the Crockpot

This is the perfect meal to make in the middle of a busy week when you have little time to put a meal together. Just throw all of the ingredients into the slow cooker and let it do the rest. 

  1. In a large (6 quart) crockpot, place all the ingredients except the pasta. Cook for 6 hours on low heat or 4 hours on high.
  2. After 4 or 6 hours (depending on temperature), remove the chicken and chop to bite-size pieces. Place the chicken back in the crockpot.
  3. Add in the pasta, turn the heat up to high, cover, and cook for another 15-20 minutes, until pasta is tender.
  4. Discard the bay leaf, and serve the soup immediately.

Should Noodles Be cooked Before Adding to Soup?

Pasta should be added to the soup in the final 10-12 minutes of cooking whether you are making it on the stove-top or in the slow cooker. This way it can cook in the broth and seasonings and fully soak up all those delicious flavors.

Can you use Rotisserie Chicken for Soup

Yes! A rotisserie chicken is a fantastic starting point for making an incredible soup and cuts down on cooking time. All you have to do is shred the meat and stir it into the broth and veggies.

If you have leftover baked chicken from a previous meal, that works great for recipes like this as well.

How to Pack Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup for Lunch

Chicken Noodle Soup always tastes better the second day which makes it the perfect thermos lunch, and if you’re worried about it getting too cold to eat by lunchtime, I’ve got you covered. 

Properly packing hot and cold food into a thermos container is essential in ensuring that your food will be safe to eat by the time lunch rolls around, so let’s go over how to do it. 

  1. Heat the soup in the microwave or on stove-top to a boiling point (212F and 100C). You should not be able to test if the food is hot enough.
  2. Pack it into the thermos and seal. 

Easy enough, right?! No worries about anyone scalding their mouth, the food is meant to be eaten 3 to 4 hours from packing and by that time it will be the perfect temperature for enjoying. 

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Easy Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

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An easy and delicious crockpot chicken noodle soup recipe made with simple ingredients and one your family will love!

  • Author: Laura Fuentes
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 to 6 hours
  • Yield: 6-8 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 ribs celery, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 ½ teaspoons dried)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken stock/broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups uncooked pasta (wide egg noodles, spaghetti, or fusilli)

Instructions

  1. In a large (6 quart) crockpot, place all the ingredients except the pasta. Cook for 6 hours on low heat or 4 hours on high.
  2. After 4 or 6 hours (depending on temperature), remove the chicken and chop to bite-size pieces. Place the chicken back in the crockpot.
  3. Add in the pasta, turn the heat up to high, cover, and cook for another 15-20 minutes, until pasta is tender.
  4. Discard the bay leaf, and serve the soup immediately.

Equipment

Thermos

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Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
  • Calories: 382
  • Sugar: 4.6g
  • Sodium: 187.5mg
  • Fat: 12.1g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.2g
  • Carbohydrates: 33.4g
  • Fiber: 3.2g
  • Protein: 35.2g
  • Cholesterol: 82.7mg

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Comments

  1. Stephanie

    December 10, 2021 at 11:57 am

    HI! I made this soup last week and both my boys (one is a picky eater) gave it rave reviews! Have you ever tried to freeze some of the leftovers? Would you recommend freezing the soup without noodles and adding them in when it’s being heated to serve? Thanks!

    Reply
    • MOMables-Laura

      December 10, 2021 at 5:42 pm

      Hi Stephanie, I’m glad this soup was a hit. Yes, I would freeze the soup without noodles then add them to it while it’s being reheated on the stove-top.

      Reply
  2. Amanda

    February 08, 2021 at 10:47 am

    I followed the recipe but for some reason my noodle dissolved and it turn into like chicken dumplings what did I do wrong

    Reply
    • MOMables-Laura

      February 08, 2021 at 2:29 pm

      Hi Amanda, when did you add the noodles? They should be the last ingredient added after the chicken is cooked through and cook for no more than 20 minutes.

      Reply
  3. Jessica McGrane

    September 01, 2019 at 7:09 pm

    Is there a good GF alternative for this soup?

    Reply
    • MOMables - Laura

      September 03, 2019 at 8:21 am

      Absolutely. You can use gluten-free pasta noodles for this recipe for an easy swap.

      Reply
  4. Lorette Lavine

    March 16, 2018 at 7:01 am

    Laura, I have both of your books and have made many of your recipes. This one will be a go to for our winters here in Chicago.

    Reply
    • MOMables - Laura

      March 16, 2018 at 10:45 am

      Thank you, SO much Lorette for supporting my work! This is an easy recipe that’s also my family’s go-to so I’m thrilled to share it with you! BTW: I have 3 books and a 4th one is coming out this fall! :)

      Reply
  5. Bri H

    August 23, 2017 at 2:43 pm

    I’m making this for the first time now… using ground bay leaves because I don’t have whole ones.. This can be frozen, right?

    Reply
    • MOMables - Laura

      August 23, 2017 at 4:42 pm

      Yes, you can freeze it!

      Reply
  6. Monica

    February 28, 2017 at 11:24 pm

    I keep seeing olive oil as an ingredient in chicken noodle soup recipes and it never ceases to surprise me. I’ve never tried it in soup before! I’ll have to try your recipe next time I make this soup and really I’m so intrigued that it will have to happen this week!

    Reply
  7. tgal22

    January 24, 2017 at 12:10 pm

    I’m trying this recipe today. I’m wondering why there’s a need for 3 tbsp of extra virgin oil. Do you add right in the crockpot as is or do you use it to brown the chicken first?

    Reply
    • MOMables

      January 29, 2017 at 12:05 pm

      It’s for flavor. You could do without.

      Reply
  8. brittany

    January 20, 2017 at 7:29 pm

    Thank you for the recipe! We had a work party themed ” the flu” so I made two batches of this and it was a hit!! Making it this weekend for at home too.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  9. Colleen

    January 01, 2017 at 10:53 pm

    This looks like a perfect soup to prep overnight to send in my kids’ thermoses for their lunches. We don’t have a microwave so it always seemed a little impossible to me to give them soup in their lunches but this recipe makes it seem possible. Thanks!

    Reply
    • MOMables

      January 02, 2017 at 2:51 pm

      Enjoy Colleen!

      Reply
  10. Karen Conklin

    October 09, 2015 at 11:26 am

    Im actually making this soup right now and im wondering if i can cook the noodles in a pot on tge stove before adding to the soup?

    Reply
    • MOMables

      October 13, 2015 at 9:23 pm

      sure. the noodles won’t need any additional cooking though. Enjoy!

      Reply
  11. Desi-Ann

    August 14, 2015 at 7:56 pm

    This recipe was a favorite with my family. My 4-yr old son always says mummy I don’t like soup. But I made this for the first time tonight and he LOVES it!!! Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • MOMables

      August 15, 2015 at 8:13 pm

      So glad!

      Reply

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