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:

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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.

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.